| 1490 | U.S. Progressive Proof Engraving of Telephone Company Vignette. 1957. Progressive proofs of vignette of George Washington on horse and soldiers with flags. 9 different progressive proofs of the vignette. The outer allegorical man and woman flanking Washington are already complete and are not altered. Engraving stars with faces and hands and gradually is completed. Interesting series of vignettes. Unique in archive. Choice condition other than staple holes on upper left. ABNC. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 | |
| 1491 | U.S. George Washington Proof Vignette Study (11). ca.1840's-70's. 11 different vignettes with George Washington portraits. 10 out of the 11 vignettes are printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards. One is printed on white coated stock. Printers include TCC, ABNC and unattributed. 3 are compound proofs with multiple vignettes. Condition varies from VG with slight glue staining, toning with internal tears to Choice condition. Rare washington assortment. (Photo) | Est. 400.00-800.00 | |
| 1492 | U.S. Presidential Proof Vignettes (11). ca.1840's-80's. 11 different proof vignettes of presidents. All are original vignettes printed on india paper and mounted on manila file cards with archival notations. Printers and engravers include RWHE; DWC; CBNC; TCC and BCC. Presidents include J.Q.Adams; Polk; Tyler; Monroe; Pierce; Jefferson; Buchanan; Johnson; Washington; Grant and Harrison. All were used on banknotes, checks , drafts, and miscellaneous security printed documents by these early ABNC predecessor companies. Most were chosen to be on the 1989 or 1990 ABNC Archive Vignette Series. Scarce group of presidents. Mixed condition from VG with minor faults to choice. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 | |
| 1493 | U.S. George Washington Facing Left Vignette Study. ca.1840's-1890's. 11 different George Washington proof vignette portraits facing left and of Martha Washington. Most of these images were used on obsolete banknotes, stocks, bonds, checks and security printed documents. The vignettes range from 1 to 3 inches in size. 10 are printed on india paper mounted on archival manila file cards and one is printed on india paper only. One of the vignettes is duplicated as a bond or stock certificate top with circular border. Printers include ABNC; WBNC; BCC; CBNC; RWHE; DWC; HLBNC; FLBNC and the others unattributed. Condition ranges from VG (one with glue stains and internal tears) up to choice uncirculated condition. Please inspect. Extremely attractive and diverse group of Washington vignettes. (Photo) | Est. 300.00-600.00 | |
| 1494 | U.S. George Washington Facing Right Vignette Study. ca.1840's-1890's. 7 different George Washington proof vignette portraits facing right. Most of these images were 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 mounted on archival manila file cards. Printers include CBNC; RWHE and HLBNC. Condition ranges from VG up to choice uncirculated condition. Please inspect. Extremely attractive and diverse group of Washington vignettes. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 | |
| 1495 | U.S. Early Presidential Vignettes. ca.1840's-1860's. 9 different early presidential proof vignette portraits. Most of these images were used on obsolete banknotes, stocks, bonds, checks and security printed documents. The vignettes range from 1 to 2 inches in size. Presidents include Buchanan (2); Jackson (2); Adams; Jefferson; Pierce; Van Buren and Madison. All are printed on india paper mounted on archival manila file cards. Printers include DWCC and RWHE. Condition ranges from VG up to choice uncirculated condition. Please inspect. Extremely attractive and diverse group of early presidential vignettes. (Photo) | Est. 250.00-500.00 | |
| 1496 | U.S. Martha Washington Print - Portrait Engraving Proof. ca.1880's-1920's. Proof of Martha Washington portrait engraved by H.B.Hall's Sons, New York from a painting by Gilbert Stuart. 15 by 20 inches. Printed on thin card stock. XF condition. (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 | |
| 1497 | U.S. George Washington Print - Portrait Engraving Proof #1. ca.1880's-1920's. Proof of George Washington portrait engraved by H.B.Hall's Sons, New York from a painting by Gilbert Stuart. 15 by 20 inches. Printed on thin card stock. XF condition. (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 | |
| 1498 | U.S. George Washington Print - Portrait Engraving Proof #2. ca.1880's-1920's. Proof of George Washington portrait with different important events of his life in smaller vignettes around his oval portrait. "Border design by W.Momberger", Painted by G.Stuart. "Standard Ink and Color Co., Brooklyn, N.Y.". Published by "The National Chromo Co., Phila., PA.". 15 by 20 inches. Printed on thin card stock. XF (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 | |
| 1499 | U.S. George Washington Print With Eagle - Portrait Engraving Proof. ca.1880's-1920's. Proof of standing George Washington portrait onright and Eagle with "The Constitution" title over it. Both have "Sartain Sc" imprints on bottom with no other markings. Printed on thin card stock. XF condition. (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 | |
| 1500 | U.S. Abraham Lincoln Portrait Proof. 1916. Proof portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Printed and die sunk on india paper mounted to thin white card. Back has number "781059", date Aug 4, 1916,and Mr.Baldwin handwritten in pencil. 10.25 by 14.5 inches. This is a BEP proof without imprint. Well known portrait of Lincoln facing right. XF condition. BEP (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 |
| 1501 | U.S. Lincoln Portrait Printing Plate. ca.1880's-90's. Steel plate, 3.5x3.5 inches. Vignette of Lincoln in oval with his name on bottom and ornamental leaves on sides. Engraving attributed to Western Bank Note Company, but not marked. Engraved ID # V-38030 (7086 crossed out). Plate is satiny pewter grey with toning. XF condition. Unique Lincoln printing plate used on stocks, bonds, checks and miscellaneous security documents. . WBNC. (Photo) | Est. 1,000.00-2,000.00 | |
| 1502 | U.S. Woodrow Wilson Vignette Printing Plate. ca.1920's. 76x103x4mm steel die, bust portrait of Wilson in circular frame, inscribed on back "John Sellers and Sons Sheefield England". XF condition. (Photo) | Est. 400.00-800.00 | |
| 1503 | U.S. Eagle Vignette Printing Plate. ca.1940-60's. 78x68x1mm steel die cut from a larger piece, mountain and trees in background, highly polished. XF condition. (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 | |
| 1504 | U.S. River Steamboat Printing Plate. ca.1840's-50's. 90x56x3mm steel die. Scene shows two "double decker" steamboats on the river, dies "P45" (crossed out), "V46481 TCCO", cross-hatching all around. XF condition. Unique in archive. Printed and engraved by Toppan, Carpenter & Co. (Photo) | Est. 400.00-800.00 | |
| 1505 | U.S. Agricultural Vignette With Children, Adults and Sheep. ca.1840-60's. Vignette titled "Agriculture and Domestic Industry". 75x102x2mm steel die, design shows farmer with wife, child and sheep below shade tree. Die "P368" (crossed out) and "V46297". Printer not listed but probably an ABNC predecessor company. XF condition. (Photo) | Est. 150.00-300.00 | |
| 1506 | U.S. 1884 Republican National Convention Guest Ticket Printing Plate. 1884. 122x85x3mm steel die. Central image of the White House surrounded by ornamental background and explanatory wording and subcommittee chairman signature. "WESTERN BANK NOTE & ENG. CO. CHICAGO" imprint, die "V-38648" on bottom. Accompanired by printed sample affixed on the die's filing envelope. Rare political ephemera and unique in archive. XF condition. Unique in archive. WBNC (Photo) | Est. 1,000.00-2,000.00 | |
| 1507 | U.S. Sound Steamer "Bristol" Vignette Printing Plate by Continental BNC. ca.1860's-70's. 122x66x3mm steel die. Shows oblique view of the steamer on the water with another sailing ship in the background. Die "V 49176" and "CBN CO." imprint at bottom right, accompanied by a print of the die mounted on the filing envelope. Launched in 1866, this Long Island Sound steamer hosted a meeting between then President Grant and financiers Jay Gould and Jim Fisk, Jr.. XF condition. Unique in archive. (Photo) | Est. 400.00-800.00 | |
| 1508 | U.S. The Globe National Bank / Chicago Title Vignette Printing Plate. ca.1880-1900. 96x39x3mm steel die, lettering in a Gothic font; the bank went into liquidation Dec.1898. XF condition. Unique in archive. (Photo) | Est. 75.00-150.00 | |
| 1509 | U.S. Eagle Vignette Printing Plate. ca.1880's. 148x76x4mm steel die, full view of eagle with outstretched wings and talons, die "3343"; cross hatching on back, accompanied by print of die affixed on the filing envelope. Probably a Franklin, Homer-Lee or Hamilton engraving. XF condition. Unique in archive. (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 | |
| 1510 | U.S. Bee Vignette Printing Plate. ca.1850's-70's. 64x62x3mm steel die. Full view of bee from the top with wings and legs extended, "BEE" caption, "NATIONAL BANKNOTE CO. N.Y." imprint, die "V 49414". XF condition. Unique in archive. (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 | |
| 1511 | U.S. Steamer "Elm City" Vignette Printing Plate. ca.1860's-70's. 114x57x2mm steel die, shows oblique view of the steamer under full steam with lighthouse and another ship in the background, die "V 41118"; the steamer was destroyed by fire in New haven in 1891. XF condition. Unique in archive. (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 | |
| 1512 | U.S. Allegorical Women With "Spinning Wheel" Vignette Printing Plate. ca.1850's-70's. 119x69x2mm steel die. Design shows male and female figures kneeling or reclining with a spinning wheel nearby, die "P357" (crossed out) and "V 46288". Unattributed printer. XF condition. Unique in archive. (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 | |
| 1513 | U.S. Allegorical Women With Cornucopia, Beehive and Steamships Vignette Printing Plate. ca.1850's-70's. 91x89x3mm steel die. Female figure reclining at shipping dock surrounded by cornucopia of fruits and vegetables with ship and factory in background, die "1492". Accompanied by proof of the die affixed on damaged filing envelope. Unattributed printer. XF condition. Unique in archive. (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 | |
| 1514 | U.S. Frogs Vignette Printing Plate Used on Obsolete Banknote. ca.1850's-70's. 56x89x2mm steel die. Image of two frogs (one on his back) on shoreline. Die P311" (crossed out), "V 46249" (engraved three times with two entries crossed out). XF condition. Unique in archive. (Photo) | Est. 300.00-600.00 | |
| 1515 | U.S. Farm Scene Vignette Printing Plate. ca.1850's-70's. 114x64x3mm steel die, image of horse-rider speaking with farmer accompanied by dog, couple of chickens and cow, with barn and village (showing church) in background, die "V 49157", "N.B.N. Co." imprint. Accompanied by print of the die affixed on filing envelope. XF condition. Unique in archive. NBNC (Photo) | Est. 300.00-600.00 | |
| 1516 | U.S. New York State Seal Vignette Printing Plate. ca.1920's. 68x62x4mm steel die. Full rendering of the seal, the coat of arms is crested by an American eagle, wings outstretched, standing upon a globe showing the North Atlantic Ocean; the female figures of Liberty and Justice stand upon a scroll that proclaims "Excelsior", or "Ever Upward"; Liberty and Justice frame a scene of two ships on a river with the sun rising above the mountains. Accompanied by print of the die affixed on filing envelope. XF condition. Unique in archive. (Photo) | Est. 100.00-200.00 | |
| 1517 | U.S. William Tell Vignette Printing Plate. ca.1850's-70's. 85x55x3mm steel die. Design shows William Tell with crossbow with his son some distance away clearly showing the apple on his head, also present are a line of soldiers and official mounted on horseback, mountain range in the background. Die "P364" (crossed out) and "V 46278". Unattributed printer. XF condition. Unique in archive. (Photo) | Est. 400.00-800.00 | |
| 1518 | U.S. Young Woman Vignette Printing Plate. ca.1850's-70's. 63x75x3mm steel die. Bust portrait of a young woman with partial ornamental frame. Die "V 49144" plus "N.B.N. CO." imprint. XF condition. Unique in archive. (Photo) | Est. 200.00-400.00 | |
| 1519 | U.S. Spivey Company Business Card Vignette Printing Plate. ca.1920's-30's. 110x66x5mm steel die, for "W.T. Spivey", "CONVEYORS" at opposite corner of company name. XF condition. (Photo) | Est. 50.00-100.00 |
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