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| 6400 |  | Pennsylvania. Citizens Passenger Rwy Company Tickets. Pittsburgh. ND (ca.1881-83). 4 pairs of tickets (8 tickets) in 4 different colors from this railroad. All are from a Hamilton BNC sample book. The are printed on thin card and the backs are blank. They are either proofs or specimen trial colors. Colors are green, orange, Brown and blue. All are in XF condition but have mounting remnants on back. HBNC. Rare railroad tickets. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6401 |  | Railroad Ticket Proofs. ND (ca.1860-80's). 14 different ticket and passes. Companies include Union Ferry Co. of Brooklyn; Staten Island Rapid Transit (2); Kings County Elevated Railway; New York &: Brooklyn Bridge Promenade; Suburban Rapid Transit Co.(2); Schenectady Street Railway Co; Rome City Street Railway and the last item is an 1891 "Coney Island Jockey Club-Club House pass or badge. All are printed on india paper mounted on manila thin card. All are in XF condition. Printers include Hamilton BNC and National BNC. Interesting and rare if not unique accumulation. | Est. $400-800 | |
| 6402 |  | Railroad Ticket Proofs. ND (ca.1860-80's). 14 different ticket and passes. Companies include Washington Georgetown RR; City &: Suburban Rwy; Capital Traction Co.; Citizens Traction Co.(2); Providence Cable Tramway; Jersey City &: Bergen RR; Consolidated Traction Co.; and Galveston City Railroad Co. on yellow card; Pittsburgh Rwys and 4 unspecified tickets. Mostly VF to XF condition. All are printed on india paper mounted on thin manila card except for 3 that are on thin card. All are in XF condition. Printers include Hamilton BNC and National BNC. Interesting and rare if not unique accumulation. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6403 |  | Telegraph Company Approval Proof Passes. 3 different proof passes from ABNC archive. 1. 1884. International Ocean Telegraph Company, no vignette, just ornate title; 2. 1885. Western Union Telegraph Company. 1/2 Price Frank Card or Pass, no vignette, just ornate title; 3. 1885. Western Union Telegraph Company. Complimentary Pass for messages. Vignette of Hands shaking on top and small telegraph machines on bottom with telegraph poles connected by wires. Approval proof. All are printed on india paper in black. All have approval signatures. XF condition. ABNC. Unique proofs in archive. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6404 |  | U.S. Lindell Railway Company Proof Tickets. St.Louis, MO. (ca.1900-1910). Uncut strip of 5 proof railroad tickets. Printed on white card. Vignette of street car with power lines. Choice uncirculated condition. ABNC. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6405 |  | U.S. Navigation Steamboat and Ferry Passes. 2 different specimen passes from opposite sides of the country. 1. 1909. Oakland Steamboat Co. Light yellow card. Red specimen overprint and POC; 2. 1918. The Hoboken Ferry Company. Light pink card. Vignette of ferry on top. Pin punch specimen. Both in choice uncirculated condition. ABNC. rare navigation related passes. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6406 |  | U.S. New York &: Brooklyn Bridge Tickets (2). New York, NY. (ca.1880-90's). 2 different proof or specimen tickets. 1. "One Horse Vehicle" specimen ticket. Printed by ABNC in black on blue paper. Ornate vignette of the Brooklyn Bridge. Red specimen overprint. Choice uncirculated condition; 2. "Promenade" proof ticket. Printed Hamilton BNC. Printed on white paper mounted on manila paper. Small thin on right border area that has taken off a small chunk of the printing. Representation of the bridge on top. Both are extremely rare. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6407 |  | U.S. Original Railroad Pass Artwork - St.Louis and San Francisco Railway. 1888. Hand drawn and sketched railroad pass with ornate pencil and water color title on thin card. Top margin has noted "2 Colors, 3000 (copies). Unique in archive. ABNC | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6408 |  | U.S. Proof Railroad Pass - NY, Susquehanna &: Western RR. 1881-82. Proof pass printed on india paper with approval date on bottom in orange. ABNC. Uncirculated condition. Rare railroad pass. | Est. $75-150 | |
| 6409 |  | U.S. Railroad Proof and Specimen Passes. 4 different railroad passes. 1. 1868. Boston &: Maine RR Co., black on pink card, small locomotive. Proof or unmarked specimen. ABNC; 2. 1880. Painesville &: Youngstown Railway approval proof on india paper. ABNC.; 3.18-- (ca.1880's). Pennsylvania Railroad. Locomotive on left. Proof on india paper. CBNC; 1938. The Atchison, Topeka &: Santa Fe Railway System. Specimen on thin card. WBNC. All in XF+ condition. Scarce group. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6410 |  | U.S. Railroad Proof and Specimen Tickets. 13 different railroad tickets. 1-4. ca.1870-80's. sheet of 4 tickets, 2 fronts and 2 backs. "The Passenger Rail Road Co. 3rd &: Lawrence , 6th &: Mill Creek Bridge on face - Yellow Cars. Green Light" on back and The City Passenger Rail Road Co. with vignette of horse drawn railroad car; 5-9. Washington specimen and proof tickets; 10-11. Columbia Rail Road Co proof tickets; 12. Jersey City &: Bergen Rail Road Co; 13). Citizens Passenger Railway Co, Pittsburgh. All in XF+ condition. Scarce group. | Est. $300-600 | |
| 6411 |  | U.S. Specimen Railroad, Street Car and Ferry Tickets. 10 different specimen and proof railroad tickets. Included are specimens of Washington Rwy &: Electric Co.(2), Washington, D.C.; The Capital Traction Co., Washington, D.C. (2); The Capital Traction Co., Washington, D.C.; United Traction Co., Pittsburgh, PA.; Metropolitan RR. Co.; Jersey, Hoboken and Paterson Street Rwy Co.; Brooklyn &: NY Ferry (2) and uncut proof sheet of 6 of Bloomington City Railway in red on white card. All are in AU to uncirculated condition. Scarce group. Printers include ABNC, SBNC, HLBNC and possibly others. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6412 |  | U.S. Maj.Gen.Benjamin F. Butler Autograph Note. 1863 note to Capt. Sealy regarding appointment of Mr.Nixon, " he is a very competent surgeon". Also includes engraving of Butler. Fine condition. | Est. $50-100 | |
| 6413 |  | U.S. Democratic National Convention Uncut Proof or Specimen Sheet. New York, NY. 1924. Uncut sheet of 8 proof or partially finished specimen tickets. Printed on both sides. Jefferson on left with U.S. Capital in middle. Choice uncirculated condition. M.B.Brown Ptg &: Bdg Co. New York. Rare political passes. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6414 |  | U.S. Garfield Memorial Certificate. 1881. Memorial card or certificate with portrait of Garfield in middle with flags, White House and Capital surrounding him. Toning on face. Printed by the BEP. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6415 |  | U.S. Republican National Committee Donation Certificate. . 1892. Unissued contribution certificate for 1892 election. Vignette of Lincoln on lower left with eagle and shield above him with green undertint. Counterfoil stub on left. Extremely attractive certificate. ABNC. Rare political related item. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6416 |  | New York. NYC Landmarks and Wall Street Engraved By Harry L. Peckmore. 4 different intaglio engravings of famous New York City scenes including Wall Street (2) and other locations. All in folders with additional information. All in choice condition. | Est. $50-100 | |
| 6417 |  | U.S. BEP Proof Engravings of Presidents. 9 different presidential portrait intaglio proof printed on 10 x 14 inch thin white card. Also included is a BEP printed proof of the "Gettysburg Address" with Lincoln's portrait on the upper left corner. Presidents include Theodore Roosevelt; Taft; Wildon ; Harding up to Eisenhower. All are in choice condition. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6418 |  | U.S. Civil War Battle Scenes Engravings. 8 different engravings or small prints of different Civil war Battle scenes. Includes scenes from Battle of Gettysburg; Siege of Vicksburg and others. Almost all are in XF to choice condition. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6419 |  | U.S. Civil War Engravings and Etchings by Edwin Forbes. ND (ca.1900-1940?). 14 different proof engravings by Edwin Forbes. During the Civil War he became the leading illustrative artist for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. Sizes of the engravings vary from 4 by 6 inches up to 8 by 10 inches. Images includes slave images; soldiers marching behind cannon and many others. All are printed in black on thin white card. Most have captions and a number of them have his signature engraved into the plate. Date of printing unknown, but the original printings were first released in 1876. 3 or 4 have hand written signatures of Edwin Ford, but may be modern forgeries or copies. All are in nice condition, but no extra borders or margins. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6420 |  | U.S. Civil War Engravings, Etchings and prints. Various dates between 1860-1880's. 25 different Civil War engravings of various battle scenes, generals and notables by various printers. Mostly between 5 by 7 inches to 8 by 10 inches in size. Overall in Fine to XF condition. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6421 |  | U.S. Civil War Notable Trade Card Assortment. 9 different small format litho printed cards with Beauregard, Ellsworth (6 different), Fremont and Sherman. Cards range in size from 2.25 x3.5 inches to 4 x 6 inches. Some are in color and others are black and white. They appear similar to vignettes used on patriotic covers but are on card form. All are ca.1860's. All are in Fine to XF condition with some glue remnants or faults on back. Scarce group. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6422 |  | U.S. Civil War Related Engravings and Etchings. Moderate sized 5 x7 to 7 x12 inch portraits and war scenes relating to the Civil War. Includes generals, soldiers at battle and miscellaneous notables. Overall VF to XF condition. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6423 |  | U.S. Civil War Related Engravings, Etchings and Newspaper Articles. Moderate sized 7 x12 inch portraits and war scenes relating to the Civil War. Includes birds-eye-views of New Orleans and Richmond. Included are pages of illustrations from Harper's Weekly as well as miscellaneous other items. Overall VF to XF condition. | Est. $75-150 | |
| 6424 |  | U.S. Confederate Ephemera Lot of Newspapers, Periodicals and Oddities. 10 different items. Set of 12 trade cards of Confederate Generals and Admirals in high quality lithography ca. 1880's; Dec.1862, Putnam Cty, Georgia periodical "The Countryman", 8 pg., one sheet uncut; A full color "Confederate Reunion April1902 -Dallas, TX" button or pin back with Robert E. Lee, and eagle and Texas Star; A 1907 booklet by A.Hoen &: Co., Baltimore called "The Flags of the Confederate States of America; 1899, Nashville, TN, "Confederate Veteran" magazine with ads. Back cover has ad for book on Lt.Gen.Nathan Bedford Forrest; 1845 booklet "Obsequies in Honor of Andrew Jackson - Eulogium by George M.Dallas, Vice President of the U.S.ä. Mostly F-XF condition. Interesting and scarce assortment. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6425 |  | U.S. Engravings of Civil War Generals and Soldiers. 21 different intaglio prints and engravings. 5 x 7 inches. 19 are reprints of U.S. Northern and Confederate Civil War generals made from the original printing plates of "Elias Dexter" from the 1860-70's. They have the portraits of the military notable on the front and on the inside of the folder there is biographical information and a time line of important events in the persons lives. Generals include Stuart; MAgruder; Beauregard and many others. All are in choice condition. Printed circa 1930-60's. Also included are 2 additional prints from the 1860-70's, one of Alexander Stephens which was engraved by Samuel Sartain. Scarce and interesting assortment. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6426 |  | U.S. Engravings of Colonial Soldier Portraits. 5 different 5.5 x 6 inch engravings or etchings of John Paul Jones; Nathaniel Greene and others. All are in XF to choice condition. All are engraved by Campbell, NY. Scarce group. | Est. $75-150 | |
| 6427 |  | U.S. F.O.C Darley Engraving of California Bear Capture Scene. 1873. From an illustration by Daley that was engraved by Francis Holl. Men on horseback trying to lasso a big bear. 10 x 8.5 inches. XF condition. Printed on thin heavy stock white paper. Scarce non banknote related Darley engraving. Possibly a reprint, but I am not certain. XF condition with no toning or other marks. | Est. $50-100 | |
| 6428 |  | U.S. Gen. Sherman BEP Proof with True Copy of Sherman Orders. 1862. large Die Proof of Gen. Sherman facing right. BEP imprint on bottom with Geo.W.Casilear's name in micro-print under BEP imprint. Also a true copy of 1862 General orders by Sherman from Head Quarters, District of Cairo, Paducah, February 26, 1862 detailing the appointment of Murphy as a transportation agent and instructing the officers of the wharf boat guard to report arrivals and give Mr. Murphy the charge of all detainees i.e. smugglers of weapons and supplies to the Confederacy from Northern Sympathizers. Both in XF condition. Scarce pair. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6429 |  | U.S. George Washington Prints - Portrait Engraving Proof Trio. ca.1880's-1920's. 4 different proofs of George. 1. A large painting by Gilbert Stuart, 15 by 20 inches, printed on thin card stock. XF ( engraved by H.B. Hall's Sons, New York); 2. Washington Print With Eagle - Portrait Engraving Proof. ca.1880's-1920's. Proof of standing Washington portrait on right 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; 3. A large 16 x 20 inch print of Washington that has no other markings; and, 4. A small print of Washington by H.B.Hall &: Sons. Attractive group for the Washington collector. These are not litho, but intaglio printed and are die sunk because of the pressure needed to print the images. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6430 |  | U.S. James Smillie Engraving of Brownsville, Texas Scene. ND (ca.1850-60's). From an illustration by John E. Meyers. Scene of men by tent with river, city and steamboats in background. 9 x 7 inches. XF condition. Printed on thin heavy stock white paper. Evidently a book plate or from a series of engravings. James Smillie (1807-1885), a Scottish engraver, emigrated to New York in 1829, was elected to the National Academy of Design in 1851, did much, with his brother William Cumming (1813-1908), to develop the engraving of bank-notes, and was an excellent landscape-engraver. Scarce non banknote related Smillie engraving. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6431 |  | U.S. Patriotic Civil War Notables and Soldier Trade Cards. Approximately 112 different 2.5 by 4 inch trade card - CDV illustrated cards printed on thin card. Over 100 were published by J.H.Bufford and 11 by L.Prang &: Co. Mostly F-XF condition. They have been paper hinged to black pages and can be easily removed. Some toning but overall they look XF. Mostly black and grey but a few have colored outer borders. All of the portraits are in ovals. Images of Gens., Colonels, Captains and others included, mostly all Civil War related. Examples are Com. Buchanan of the Merrimac; Gen. Zollicoffer; Frt Warren, Boston Harbor; and many other personages, some obscure and some notable. Rare assortment of these civil war era cards. Also includes 2 half tone photographs of Gen. Robert E.Lee, 4 by 6 in.; Magnus letterhead with "Signing of the Declaration of Independence" and an early map of the West. Nice group of Civil War related mater | Est. $1500-3000 | |
| 6432 |  | U.S. Presidential Engravings and Prints. 21 different portrait engravings (ca.1870-1930's) of early U.S. presidents. Includes James Monroe, J.Q.Adams and others. All are stamp hinged to black paper backing that can be removed. All are in XF condition. Images average 7 x 10 inches each. Printers include Martin Johnson; H.B Hall and others. Scarce and attractive group. | Est. $125-250 | |
| 6433 |  | U.S. Stanton and Sherman Proofs and Engravings. 10 different portrait engravings of Edwin M Stanton and W.T Sherman. Various sizes. ND (Ca.1860-1880's). 2 are proofs printed on india on card, the balance are prints and intaglio engraved items form various sources. Mostly XF. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6434 |  | Virginia. U.S. Daughters of the Confederacy CONFEDERATE MONUMENT Certificate. Luray, VA. 1918. Issued for 30 shares. ãDividends payable in the gratitude and love of the Daughters of the Confederacy.ä Ornate vignette of the Confederacy. VF condition. Originally organized on January 16, 1901, the Luray Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy was initially a small chapter consisting of just five members. In 1905 membership reached peak at 22 women and in 1913 only 2 members remained. Rare Confederate related certificate. | Est. $175-350 | |
| 6435 |  | Reaper Check Trio Plus Reaper Coupon Specimens from Montana, New York and Other Locations. 3 different specimen checks with reaper vignettes. 1. 18-- (ca.1880-90's). Helena, Montana, The Merchants National Bank 1st of Exchange draft. Black on light ye 2. 1--- (ca.1890-1900's). Rochester, N.Y. Monroe County Savings Bank. Draft printed on light pink paper; 3. 190-. Geneseo, NY, Genesee Valley National Bank. Draft printed on peach paper. Reapers on left and ducks with ducklings on right. All have red specimen overprints and POC's. All are by ABNC. Also included is a specimen $1000 bond from The Jessup &: Moore Paper Company with a sheet of 40 coupons with Reapers on the left side. The bond itself has smalltoning spots or freckles all over the face. ABNC. Scarce reaper Group. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6436 |  | Reaper Vignettes 3 Ways. 3 different items with Reaper vignettes. 1. Unique proof USPS American Commemorative sheet with 3 different allegorical vignettes, one being Reapers; Large Die Proof of small reaper vignette in oval with Plate # V 48579 (C1207 is crossed out), ABNC; sheet of 30 specimen bond coupons with Reaper vignettes for Atlantic &: Birmingham Railway Company $25 coupons. All have red specimen overprints. Scarce group of Reapers by ABNC. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6437 |  | Abraham Lincoln BEP proof on large card 11 by 14 inches. Printed on india paper on large white card. On lower right by lapel is engraved in design "M.W.Baldwin, Sculpture, 1916". Back has blue serial number 842976 printed. Also included is a specimen bond from "Lincoln Mortgage &: Title Guaranty Co." with a similar vignette in oval of Lincoln facing right. The bond is dated 1927. Both are in VF to XF condition. Scarce Lincoln items for the "Lincomaniac". (I made this word up, please do not be offended). | Est. $300-600 | |
| 6438 |  | Abraham Lincoln Proof Vignettes. 2 different proof vignettes printed on white bond type of paper. One in green and one in black. Approximately 2 x 2 inches each. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6439 |  | Indiana. New York. Lincoln Vignette Artwork. Fort Wayne, IN. 1925. Lincoln photograph that has been touched up with water color, pen and ink. 8 x 10 inch photograph that has the background whited out and details of the photo enhanced in certain places (this method was the forerunner of Photoshop). There are 3 different photos included of the Lincoln monument used as the model for the vignette with the label "The Gift of Eli Bates" on its base. I assume it is located in Fort Wayne India Famous pose of Lincoln holding his lapel. The 2 additional photographs are from different angles than the one that has been touched up. Also included is a specimen of a letterhead with the vignette copied from one of the photographs that has not been touched up. Rare and scarce group for the Lincoln collector. ABNC. | Est. $500-1000 | |
| 6440 |  | Presidential Vignettes. Andrew Jackson Proof Vignettes. 7 different proof vignettes with Andrew Jackson in various poses. All are printed on india paper mounted to manila file envelope. Most are portraits facing right with one facing left. Printers include RWHE; ABNC; NBNC and unspecified. All but one are in XF condition. Scarce assortment. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6441 |  | U.S. George Washington Proof Vignette Collection. 8 different proof vignettes printed on india paper with 7 mounted on manila file envelopes and 1 on india paper only. Most have been used on banknotes, stocks and bonds. Sizes range from 1.5 to 3.5 inches. Condition varies from Fine to AU. Printers include ABNC, TCC, CBNC and others unspecified. Deserves further research. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6442 |  | U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing set of the Presidents of the U.S. with 30 Different. The Large Die Proof Vignette cards are Circa 1950, measure 6 x 8 inches and are from an old-time collection. The last president in the group is Truman. Most have thin tissue interleaving and all are in superb condition. Backs are blank. BEP. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6443 |  | U.S. Dwight Company Trademark Centennial Label. 1876 . Ornate and very attractive label with the presidents portraits up from George Washington to Ulysses S.Grant. All of the states in the Union at 1876 are present on the borders. Glue stains on back and one thin on the left middle border area do not detract from this amazing engraving. ABNC. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6444 |  | Animals. A Flock of Eagle Vignettes. 11 different proof vignettes in various sizes, colors and poses. Mostly from 1900-1930's. Printers were RBNC, SBNC and HBNC. XF condition. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6445 |  | Animals. Colorado. Rocky Mountain National Bank With "Bear Fight" Vignette. Proof vignette mounted on india paper on manila envelope of well known vignette "Bear Fight" with matching use on Colorado check with imprinted U.S.Revenue RN-G1. also included is additional vignette of Native American stalking deer. Vignettes and check by NBNC. XF condition. Scarce pair. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6446 |  | Animals. Eagle Proof Vignette Assortment. (ca.1830-60's). 14 different impressive proof vignettes printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards. Printers include BCC; DWC; TCC; RWHE and other unattributed early vignettes. Vignettes include eagles on rock, spread wing eagles, patriotic eagles and other poses and designs. Titles include "E Pluribus Unum" only. All with plate numbers. All are in Fine to XF condition with light toning on except 2 with small tears from mounting. Scarce assortment of early eagle vignettes. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6447 |  | Animals. Eagle Proof Vignette Assortment. (ca.1850-90's). 16 different proof vignettes printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards or manila file envelopes. Printers include ABNC, FLBNC, CBNC, NBNC, IBNC and early unattributed vignettes. Vignettes include eagles on rock, spread wing eagles, patriotic eagles and other poses and designs. Titles include "Arms of Mississippi"; "The Challenge"; "Victory"; "Eagle &: Shield" and others. All are in Fine to XF condition with light toning on a few. Scarce assortment of early eagle vignettes. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6448 |  | Animals. Horse Proof Vignette Assortment. (ca.1850-90's). 6 different proof vignettes printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards. Printers include WBNC, HLBNC and early unattributed. Vignettes include race horse, horse used in logo for Rhode Island Perkins Hose Shoe Co. and the Horse by itself and old fashioned early vignette of horse and steer by ABNC predecessor companies. All are in Fine (with light glue stains) to XF condition with a few with light toning. Scarce assortment of early horse vignettes. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6449 |  | California. Unique Approval Proof Vignettes for California Petroleum Corp. 1912. 2 different proof vignettes and the model for the gushing oil well used in the middle of the vignette. 5.75 x 8 inch photograph of a gushing oil well has been touched up with watercolors for use as the central vignette flanked by 2 allegorical women. Notation "Engraved by Osborn &: Savage, Nov. 1912" on top. Also included is the original well known vignette of a little girl holding 2 torches flanked by 2 allegorical women and the final version with the gushing oil well replacing the little girl. Approval signatures on the altered proof vignette and archival date stamps. Rare proof vignette production file. ABNC. All are VF to XF condition. | Est. $300-600 | |
| 6450 |  | Cameo Proofs Used on Obsolete Banknotes, Checks, Stocks etc.. 17 different proof vignettes of cameo portraits of 10 men alone, 5 women alone and only 2 couples. ND (ca.1840-1860). Printed in different colors on india paper mounted to manila cards or file envelopes or on india alone. All are in VF to choice uncirculated condition and are ABNC (UBS imprint on one vignette only) predecessor proof company engravings. Scarce and interesting group. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6451 |  | Eagle Vignettes used on Banknotes, Stocks, Bonds and Checks. 15 different early eagle and patriotic eagle vignettes. All are printed on india paper and mounted to manila cards with die numbers on india paper as well as manila card. Printers include TCC; RWHE; DCC and DWC. Condition ranges from VG to Choice Unc. Rare eagle assortment. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6452 |  | Liberty (Portrait of Marianne Wearing Liberty Cap) Proof Vignette Study. 12 different proof vignettes or items that have Marianne or Liberty facing left or right. All are in various colors and printed on unmounted india paper or are specimens on bond type of paper. Included is a "10 Specimen" note with no undertint; 2 different color sample or paper sample color charts in gold and silver with assorted colors; 3 matching vignettes in different colors with Liberty facing right; 4 different color "Western Electric bond or stock titles; and, 2 different color "Interborough Rapid Transit titles with Liberty flanked by 2 allegorical women. All are in choice condition. Colorful and interesting assortment of Marianne or Liberty vignettes. All by ABNC. | Est. $350-700 | |
| 6453 |  | Native American Indian Proof Vignettes. 12 different vignettes of scenes of Native Americans. 9 are "Progress" type of vignettes with Indians overlooking the advance or progress of civilization encroaching on their land. 2 others have Indian braves. Titles include "Aboriginal"; "Alerta"; "Indian Camp"; "Across the Continent" and "Great West". All are printed on india paper mounted to manila file envelopes. Printers include NBNC; ABNC and RWHE. Scarce assortment in Fine to XF condition. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6454 |  | Navigation and Sailing Ship Proof Vignette Assortment. (ca.1850-70's). 11 different proof vignettes printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards. Printers include CBNC, ABNC, and unattributed. Vignettes include ships at sea, docked in harbor and other miscellaneous scenes. All are in Fine to XF condition with a few with light toning. Scarce assortment of early navigation vignettes. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6455 |  | Navigation and Steamboat Proof Vignette Assortment. (ca.1850-70's). 15 different proof vignettes printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards. Printers include CBNC, ABNC, WBNC, TCC, HLBNC and unattributed. Vignettes include steamboats at sea, docked in harbor and other miscellaneous scenes. All are in VG+ to XF condition with a few with light toning. Scarce assortment of early navigation steamboat vignettes. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6456 |  | Navigation and Steamship Proof Vignette Assortment. (ca.1850-70's). 10 different exceptional proof vignettes printed on india paper and mounted on manila cards. Printers include CBNC, NBNC, ABNC, FBNC, TCC and unattributed. Vignettes include steamships at sea, docked in harbor and other miscellaneous scenes. All are in VF to XF condition with a few with light toning. Scarce assortment of early navigation steamship vignettes. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6457 |  | Navigation. Early Sailing and Steamship Vignettes. 11 different vignettes used on Banknotes, Stocks, Bonds and Checks.. All are printed on india paper and mounted to manila cards with die numbers on india paper as well as manila card. Printers include TCC; ABNC; HLBNC; CBNC and NBNC. Condition ranges from VG to Choice Unc. Rare navigation assortment. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6458 |  | Numeral Proofs Used on Obsolete Banknotes. 6 different proof vignettes of numerals with allegorical figures. ND (ca.1840-1900). Includes five "3" vignettes and one "2" vignette. All are ornate and include figures with the numerals. All are Large die proofs printed on india paper mounted to large card. All are in choice uncirculated condition and are ABNC predecessor proof company engravings. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6459 |  | Patriotic Vignettes of Eagles and Patriotic Women. 7 different proof vignettes printed on india paper that are unmounted. ND (Ca.1840-70's). Titles include "War"; "Star of the West" and "Liberty". Printers include CBNC; NBNC and one earlier predecessor company. Images include eagles with shields with stars and stripes; Liberty with cannon; Allegorical liberty overlooking marching soldiers and seated liberty with cornucopia and cap on staff. All are in choice uncirculated condition. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6460 |  | Proof Vignette Design File For "Transport Plane Over Mountains". 1935. 4 pieces include engraving history of vignette of a 1935 era transport plane superimposed over an old photo to create a new vignette "Transport Plane Over Mountains". Included is one 10 x 6.5 inch photo of final vignette and 2 different small sized versions of the same vignette 3.5 x 2.5 inches. Also included is a large die proof of the final vignette glued to the back of one of the vignette photos. Archival notes state "Engraved by Arthur Vogel; Started May 9th 1935; Finished Sept. 9/36, Sent out for Approval Sept 10/36 Approved Sept 10/36. Also noted is the fact that the landscape and mountains were used on a Honduras stamp with the plane added in the engraving department. Unique vignette design file. ABNC. | Est. $300-600 | |
| 6461 |  | Rawdon, Wright, Hatch &: Edson, New Orleans Advertising Sheet Reprint. Multiple vignettes, counters and images show off the artistic mastery of this amazing Security printer. 28 x 23 inches. Numerous vignettes have micro printing names of the engravers on the bottom. The sheet is in excellent condition. RWHE. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6462 |  | U.S. Proof Vignettes of the Original 13 Colonies. 13 different seals or arms of the first U.S. colonies that formed the United States. All are printed on white paper and are Large Die Proofs or cut down LDP's. All are in XF condition except for staple holes in margins far from designs. Printed by SCBNC. Includes correspondence relating to the vignettes. Unique in archive. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6463 |  | Vignette Pairs that Go Together. 5 pair of vignettes (10 vignettes) of interesting and diverse subjects. ND (ca.1840-1850's). Images include RWHE vignette of locomotive with empty background and the other with a steamship in the same place; TCC Upper Left and Upper Right matching corners with allegorical women holding blank areas for numeral counters; Ornate UL and UR obsolete vignette with seals of the 26 states (You can figure out the date if you are a history buff) and other vignettes. Interesting assortment that I could not think of what else to do with. Condition is mixed with some toning, glue stains and minor problems. all unique in archive. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6464 |  | Missouri. Gold Standard Certificate Set. Kansas City, MO. 5 different specimen notes and 1 proof sheet of 2 borders of notes. All have blue borders with different color undertints. Denominations are G1; G5; G10; G20. All have photo portraits of different gentlemen, F.A.Hayek, Henry Hazlett, Nicholas L.Deak and F.C.Harwood. Text states "Denationalization of money. Backs have "Trust in God" and list of values of gold that can be exchanged for certificate. All are in choice uncirculated condition. All have red specimen overprints and pin punch specimen cancels except for a 2nd different G20 without red specimen overprint. Also included is a vertical pair of border proofs in black on white paper and a photo-copy of the border with a place for approval signatures. Rare group, first time seen. ABNC. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6465 |  | U.S. John Deere Company Scrip Notes. 3 different specimen scrip notes. 1,2 Series 1979. $25 with large Specimen overprint and no POC's; $25 with small Specimen overprint and POC's; 3. Series 1982. $100. Pin punch Specimen. All are printed with black borders, vignettes and text on light blue-green undertints. All have vignette of Deer with head through the letter "D". All in choice uncirculated condition. ABNC. Scarce. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6466 |  | U.S. John Deere Company Scrip Notes. 4 different specimen scrip notes. 1,2. Series 1980 and 1982. $25. Both with red Specimen overprints and pin punch Specimen and no POC's; $25 with small Specimen overprint and POC's; 3. Series 1981. $100. Red Specimen overprints and pin punch Specimen and no POC's; 4. Series 1982. $100. Red Specimen overprints and pin punch Specimen and no POC's All are printed with green borders, vignettes and text on light green undertints. All have vignette of Deer with head through the letter "D". All in uncirculated condition except one with toning and small water stain on UR. ABNC. Scarce. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6467 |  | U.S. American Bankers Association Traveler's Check Proofs (2). (ca.1920-30's). 2 different proof traveler's checks, $10 and $100. Vignette of world globe wit "ABA" initials on top. Both are printed on india paper mounted on manila envelope. Both have pencil "X"'s crossing them out. There is an additional proof of the signature and bottom text vignette. ABNC. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6468 |  | U.S. American Express Co. Error Dual Denomination Traveler's Check $10 Front - $100 Back. 1970's. $10-$100. Specimen. $10 essay design front with $100 back. Traveler's check with helmeted Roman soldier with shield modern design check format. Printed on bank note paper with large margins and registration marks and notches. Rare. Choice uncirculated. ABN. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6469 |  | U.S. American Express Traveler's Check Essay Proof Uncut Sheet. 1987. 2 different versions of the face of an essay traveler's check and one back version. Uniface. Printed in gold foil type of ink with very light yellow, green and orange undertint. Alignment marks on each side. Famous Roman soldier vignette on left. Extremely rare Traveler's Check sheet. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6470 |  | U.S. Citicorp Specimen Traveler's Checks. 1980. $10; $20; $50; $100; $500; $1,000. 6 different specimen Traveler's Checks from this famous bank. All have light green undertint. All are punch cancelled, but no other marks. All have excess margin on left and right. Printed by ABNC. Mostly Choice Condition. Rare group. ABNC. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6471 |  | U.S. First National City Bank of New York Proof Traveler's Checks. Series of 1955. $10 and $20. 2 different proof Traveler's Checks from this famous bank. Both have light blue undertint. Both are punch cancelled and uniface with excess margins on left border with color tint bars. Printed by ABNC. Choice uncirculated Condition. Rare traveler's checks. ABNC. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6472 |  | U.S. First National City Bank of New York Proof Traveler's Checks. Series of 1976. Proof $10; $20; $50; $100 and $500. 5 different proof Traveler's Checks from this famous bank. Black on white paper. Uniface fronts. No undertints. Large margins on left for all but the $20. AU to Choice uncirculated Condition. Rare traveler's checks. ABNC. | Est. $300-600 | |
| 6473 |  | U.S. First National City Bank Specimen Traveler's Checks. Series of 1976. $10; $20; $50; $100; $500. 5 different specimen Traveler's Checks from this famous bank. All have light green undertint. All are punch cancelled, but no other marks. All have excess margin on left and right. Printed by ABNC. Mostly Choice Condition. Rare group. ABNC. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6474 |  | U.S. National City Bank Traveler Check Proofs (5). 5 different archival production proofs. (ca.1920-40's). $10; $20; $50; $100. 4 are printed on india paper in black only and one is printed on clear plastic (the right 1/2 of a $10 note). All have sections of text or borders that have been cut out by the production and design department. Otherwise, notes would grade XF to Uncirculated. Scarce CitiCorp related traveler's checks. ABNC. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6475 |  | U.S. The National City Bank Traveler's Check Assortment (7). 7 different Traveler's Checks, one proof on india paper ($50), a single $20 specimen and a specimen booklet or sheet with 5 different facsimile specimens ($5 to $100) with additional information about the checks and signatures found on them. Evidently used to prevent fraudulent use of checks. AU+ to choice uncirculated condition. ABNC. Scarce group. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6476 |  | U.S. Wells Fargo &: Co. Unissued Traveler's Check. Wooster, Ohio. 19-- (ca.1900-1920). $50. Uncancelled. Vignette of Native American on left. Brown border with light brown undertint. Middle of check has currency valuations of equivalent to $50 U.S. Vignette of Native American on left. Brown border with light brown undertint. Middle of check has currency valuations of equivalent to $50 U.S. of 8 different countries or regions. The Pound was worth $5 U.S. when this check was issued. Note appears uncirculated but there is a light diagonal fold on the top right corner. ABNC. Scarce traveler's check. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6477 |  | New York. American Bank Note Company Checks. 3 different remainder checks. 2 with downtown NY ABN building and one that is plain with different color undertints. All are in Fine to XF condition. Scarce checks. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6478 |  | New York. The Lincoln National Bank of the City of New York. 192-. Uncut specimen sheet of 3 Certificate of Deposits. Lincoln vignettes on left. Black specimen overprints and POC's. Hamilton BNC. Rare specimen checks from HBNC. . | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6479 |  | Oregon. Ladd &: Tilton Bankers Proof Bill of Exchange Model. Portland, OR. 190-. Proof Exchange printed on soft card. Vignette of justice on left and Portland Oregon birds-eye-view with Mt.Hood in back ground on upper right. XF condition with archival notations and hand stamps. ABNC. Rare. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6480 |  | U.S. Fairmont Bank Proof Certificate of Deposit. Fairmont, Virginia. 18-- (ca. 1840-50's). Proof CD printed on india paper on card. Vignette of train at station on upper right and boy carrying corn on left. POC. Choice uncirculated. Printed by Baldwin, Adams &: Co. - Robt.L.Bald &: Co. Philadelphia. Rare printer imprint. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6481 |  | U.S. Hamilton Bank Note Company Proof Checks. 6 different proof checks including National Park Bank; Augustus Seton; Hudson River Bank and other assorted proof checks, backs of checks and progress proofs. Mixed condition. There is a total of 14 items (6 of these are checks). Interesting assortment. HBNC. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6482 |  | U.S. Hamilton Bank Note Company Proof Checks. 16 different proof checks and assorted items. Includes checks from National Park Bank (2); The Enterprise Mining Co. (4); Bonwit Teller Gift Certificate; John Wanamaker Proofs and other assorted proof checks, backs of checks and progress proofs. Mixed condition. HBNC. | Est. $250-500 |
Original Art Work
| 6483 |  | U.S. Oil Painting of Topless Allegorical Woman with Oil refinery. ND (ca.1930-50's). Allegorical woman with oil refinery or chemical factory behind her holding architectural items. In the style of Lavin. Some scrapes and punctures. Possibly used as a model for a vignette. Artist unattributed. | Est. $200-400 |
A.E. Foringer Oil Painting
| 6484 |  | A.E.Foringer Oil Painting. Justice Flanked by Agriculture and Industry. Signed by A.E.Foringer and 17 (1917). This was Lot #20 from the 1990 Christie's sale of ABNC foreign banknotes. Oil on canvas with some staining, light abrasion and two small patches, otherwise in Fine condition. 42 by 36 inches. Framed. | Est. $6000-12000 |
Perkins Bacon Allegorical Vignette Artwork
| 6485 |  | England. A.J.Waudby Original Pen, Ink and Watercolor Vignette Painting. England. ND (ca.1860's). Original watercolor painting of allegorical women and 2 cherubs with profile of man with beard, sailing ships, map and compass, anchor sextant and world globe. Bottom of hand painted vignette has credit "A.J.Waudby, Fecit". Extremely detailed and well done. Painted on a 8.5 x 5.5 inch white card mounted on thicker white card. . Choice condition. This was originally part of the Perkins, Bacon Archive and sold by Spink at Christie's, New York in 1996 (I was the buyer). Unique in archive. | Est. $500-1000 | |
| 6486 |  | England. A.J.Waudby Original Pen, Ink and Watercolor Vignette Painting. England. September 23, 1861. Original watercolor painting of 3 allegorical seated women. Bottom of hand painted vignette has credit "A.J.Waudby, Fecit-Sept.23, 1861". Extremely detailed and well done. Painted on a 8.5 x 6 inch white card. Choice condition. This was originally part of the Perkins, Bacon Archive and sold by Spink at Christie's, New York in 1996 (I was the buyer). Unique in archive. | Est. $500-1000 |
Bureau of Engraving & Printing Production Proof Material For Federal Bonds
| 6487 |  | U.S. Original Watercolor Portrait of Dred Scott. ND (ca.1890-1930). 6 x 9.5 inch water color in black that is very well done. Artists initials on lower right that I cannot decipher. XF condition. | Est. $50-100 |
Philippines
| 6488 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proof For Philippine Banknotes. ND (ca.1930's). Large die proof of "ONE THOUSAND PESOS" counter in black used on an unknown Philippine bond or banknote. Printed on india paper on white card. Back has blue reference number. Also included are photo proofs of models for 500 Pesos face and 20 Pesos back banknotes. Unique BEP proof and production material. | Est. $200-400 |
| 6489 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proof from U.S. Federal Bond. ND (ca.1930's). "$5,000" corner counter, with lathework engraving from an unknown U.S. Federal Bond. Printed in black as a large die proof on india paper on large card. Blue hand stamp on back "Engraver's Stock Proof Authorized By ____" and then initialed. Blue # on back. Choice uncirculated condition. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proof. BEP. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6490 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proof from U.S. Federal Bond. ND (ca.1938 - archivally dated on back). "$5,000" Right border counter with lathework engraving, $5,000 denomination counters on the upper and lower right and undertint portion of the body of the bond from an unknown U.S. Federal Bond. Printed in green as a large die proof on india paper on large card. Blue hand stamp on back "Engraver's Stock Proof Authorized By ____" and then initialed. Blue # on back. A name is penciled on back also of "Payne" who is probably the engraver. Choice uncirculated condition. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proof. BEP. | Est. $300-600 | |
| 6491 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proof from U.S. Federal Bonds. 6/1/38. "UNITED STATES REGISTERED BOND" counter with lathework engraving from an unknown U.S. Federal Bond border. Printed in black as a large die proof on india paper on large card. Micro imprint of "Bureau of Engraving and Printing" below border. Dated 6/1/38 on bottom with blue hand stamp on face Engraver's Stock Proof Authorized By ____ and then initialed. Blue # on back. Choice uncirculated condition. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proof. BEP. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6492 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proof from U.S. Federal Bonds. ND (ca.1930's). "Fifty Dollars" counter with lathework engraving from an unknown U.S. Federal Bond border. Printed in black as a large die proof large white card. Micro imprint of "Bureau of Engraving and Printing" below border. Blue hand stamp on back "Engraver's Stock Proof Authorized By ____" and then initialed. Blue # on face. A name is penciled on back also of "Payne" who is probably the engraver. Choice uncirculated condition. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proof. BEP. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6493 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proof from U.S. Federal Bonds. ND (ca.1930's). Large die compound proof with 6 different dollar denominated counters "$500; $5000; $50; $1000; $10,000; $100" from an unknown U.S. Federal Bond. Printed in black as a large die proof on large white card. Blue # on back. Choice uncirculated condition. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proof. BEP. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6494 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proof from U.S. Federal Bonds. (ca.1930's). "$25" top corner denomination counters with lathework engraving from an unknown U.S. Federal Bond border. Printed in black as a compound large die proof on india paper on large card. Blue hand stamp on face "Engraver's Stock Proof Authorized By ____" and then initialed. Blue # on back. A name is penciled on back also of "Payne" who is probably the engraver. Choice uncirculated condition. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proof. BEP. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6495 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proofs from U.S. Federal Bonds (2). 6/20/37 and 10/1/37. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" counters with lathework engraving from unknown U.S. Federal Bond borders. Both are printed in black as large die proofs on either india paper on large card or on glossy card directly. Dated on bottom. Backs with blue hand stamp of "Engraver's Stock Proof Authorized By ____" and then initialed. Blue # on back. A name is penciled on back also of "Payne" who is probably the engraver. Choice uncirculated condition. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proof. BEP. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6496 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proofs from U.S. Federal Bonds (2). ND (ca.1930's). 2 different "Five Thousand Dollars" counters, one with lathework engraving and the second without lathework engraving, from an unknown U.S. Federal Bond. Printed in black, one a as a large die proof on india paper on large card, and the other a cut down large die proof. Blue hand stamp on back "Engraver's Stock Proof Authorized By ____" and then initialed. Blue # on back. A name is penciled on back also of "Payne" who is probably the engraver. Choice uncirculated condition. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proofs. BEP. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6497 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proofs from U.S. Federal Bonds (2). 6/1/38. "FIFTY DOLLARS or $50" denomination counters from an unknown U.S. Federal Bond. Both are printed in black as either LDP's on india paper on large card or on white card. Blue hand stamp on back "Engraver's Stock Proof Authorized By ____" and then initialed. Blue # on back. Choice uncirculated condition. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proofs. BEP. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6498 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proofs from U.S. Federal Bonds (3) . ND (ca.1930's). 2 different large die proofs, one with 9 different numeral counters and the other with 6 different numeral counters from an unknown U.S. Federal Bond. Printed in black or red as a large die proofs on glossy white paper. Blue hand stamp on face "Engraver's Stock Proof Authorized By ____" and then initialed. Blue # on back. Choice uncirculated condition. Also included is a photograph of a $125 counter. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proofs. BEP. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6499 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proofs from U.S. Federal Bonds (3). ND (ca.1930's). 3 different "$5000" counters from an unknown U.S. Federal Bond. 2 are printed in black and are large die proofs on india paper on large card (both with small "C" punch cancellation) and the other is a cut to shape on india paper only die proof in olive green. Blue hand stamp on back with "Engraver's Stock Proof Authorized By ____" and then initialed. Blue # on back. A name is penciled on back also of "Payne" who is probably the engraver. The LDP's are in choice uncirculated condition. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proofs. BEP. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6500 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proofs from U.S. Federal Bonds (3). (ca.1930's). "ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, 100 or $100" denomination counters from an unknown U.S. Federal Bond. 2 are printed in black as LDP's on india paper on large card or printed in green on india paper. Blue hand stamp on face or backs "Engraver's Stock Proof Authorized By ____" and then initialed. Blue # on back. Choice uncirculated condition. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proofs. BEP. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6501 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proofs from U.S. Federal Bonds (3). (ca.1930's). "TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS" denomination counters, one with lathework engraving, the other are only letters, from an unknown U.S. Federal Bond. Printed in black as large die proofs on india paper on large card or on white card. Blue hand stamp on face or backs "Engraver's Stock Proof Authorized By ____" and then initialed. Blue # on back. Choice uncirculated condition. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proof. BEP. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6502 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proofs from U.S. Federal Bonds (5). (ca.1930's). "FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, 500 or $500" denomination counters from an unknown U.S. Federal Bond. 4 are printed in black as LDP's on india paper on large card and one is printed in green on india paper. Blue hand stamp on face or backs "Engraver's Stock Proof Authorized By ____" and then initialed. Blue # on back. "Payne" is penciled on back and is probably the engraver. Choice uncirculated condition. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proofs. BEP. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6503 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proofs from U.S. Federal Bonds (6). (ca.1930's). "$1000" denomination counters from an unknown U.S. Federal Bond. 2 are printed in black as LDP's on india paper on large card or printed in green on india paper on white glossy paper. Blue hand stamp on face of $1,000 corner counter with lathework Engraver's Stock Proof Authorized By ____ and then initialed. Blue # on back. Choice uncirculated condition. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proofs. BEP. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6504 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proofs from U.S. Federal Bonds (7) . 1937-41. 7 different die proofs, two with numeral text and 5 with numeral counters from an unknown U.S. Federal Bond. Printed in black as a large die proofs on glossy white paper. Blue hand stamp on back "Engraver's Stock Proof Authorized By ____" and then initialed. Blue # on back or front. 5 of the proofs are approval proofs that are dated "OK 8/1/41". The approval proofs are from a federal housing bond. Choice uncirculated condition. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proofs. BEP. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6505 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proofs from U.S. Federal Bonds. ND (ca.1930's). " The United States of America - Two and One-Half Percent POSTAL SAVINGS BOND" title printed in black as a large die proof on india paper on large card. Handstamp # on back in blue with "Engraver's Stock Proof Authorized By ____" and then initialed. A name is penciled on back also of "Payne" who is probably the engraver. Choice uncirculated condition. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proofs. BEP. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6506 |  | U.S. BEP Production Proofs from U.S. Federal Bonds. ND (ca.1930's). "Five Thousand Dollars" counter with lathework engraving from an unknown U.S. Federal Bond border. Printed in black as a large die proof on india paper on large card. Micro imprint of "Bureau of Engraving and Printing" below border. Blue hand stamp on face "Engraver's Stock Proof Authorized By ____" and then initialed. Blue # on back. A name is penciled on back also of "Payne" who is probably the engraver. Choice uncirculated condition. Unique Bureau of Engraving and Printing proofs. BEP. | Est. $200-400 |
Canada Victory Loan Bonds From 1918
| 6507 |  | Canada. Dominion of Canada - Dominions Lands Branch Bond. Ottawa. 1876. $20. Issued and cancelled bond from the Canadian, Department of the Interior, Dominion Lands Branch. Dear family vignette on top. Light green undertint. Choice uncirculated. Printed by British American Bank Note Co., Montreal. Rare federal Canadian bond. | Est. $300-600 |
Canada
| 6508 |  | Canada. Dominion of Canada "Canada's Victory Loan 1918" Fifth War Loan. Ottawa. Nov. 1, 1918. $50. 5 Year 5 1/2% Gold Bond. Principal Due 1923. Issued and uncancelled War bond. Blue border. Cargo ship and train at dock. No coupons attached. Extremely rare Canadian War Bond. Some separations at folds and right margin uneven due to coupon clipping. Fine condition. ABNC, Ottawa. | Est. $400-800 |
Canada
| 6509 |  | Canada. Dominion of Canada "Canada's Victory Loan 1918" Fifth War Loan. Ottawa. Nov. 1, 1918. $50. 5 Year 5 1/2% Gold Bond. Principal Due 1923. Issued and uncancelled War bond. Blue border. Cargo ship and train at dock. No coupons attached. Extremely rare Canadian War Bond. Some separations at folds and right margin uneven due to coupon clipping. ABNC, Ottawa. | Est. $300-600 | |
| 6510 |  | Canada. Dominion of Canada "Canada's Victory Loan 1918" Fifth War Loan. Ottawa. Nov. 1, 1918. $100. 5 Year 5 1/2% Gold Bond. Principal Due 1923. Issued and uncancelled War bond. Green border. Allegorical woman, cherub and globe with owl and dove. No coupons attached. Extremely rare Canadian War Bond. Separation and tape reinforcement at top fold and right margin uneven due to coupon clipping. ABNC, Ottawa. | Est. $300-600 | |
| 6511 |  | Canada. Dominion of Canada "Canada's Victory Loan 1918" Fifth War Loan. Ottawa. Nov. 1, 1918. $100. 5 Year 5 1/2% Gold Bond. Principal Due 1923. Issued and uncancelled War bond. Green border. Allegorical woman, cherub and globe with owl and dove. No coupons attached. Extremely rare Canadian War Bond. Separation and tape reinforcement at top fold and right margin uneven due to coupon clipping. ABNC, Ottawa. | Est. $350-700 |
| 6512 |  | U.S. United States Navy Bill - Uncut Sheet of 3 Exchanges. 18--, (ca.1860's). Uncut sheet of 1st, 2nd and 3rd of Exchanges. "U.S.Ship_____". Unissued or unmarked specimen bills of exchange. Printed in black on pink paper (I have only seen issued ones on white or grey paper). No serial numbers. Vignette of George Washington on bottom middle, Sailor standing with flag on left and sailing ship in middle top. Counterfoil on left. Light vertical folds from archival storage. XF to AU condition. ABNC. Rare U.S. Federal related exchanges. | Est. $700-1400 |
••• U.S. Federal Loan Bonds •••
| 6513 |  | Massachusetts. Commonwealth of Massachusetts War Loan. 19-- (ca.1914-1920). Specimen bond. "Massachusetts War Loan" undertint in orange pink and arms of Massachusetts on top. Red specimen overprints, 00000 serial numbers and POC's. Red "Return to Issue Room" in rectangle on top right. VF condition. Rare World War I State War Loan. Also included is a circa 1890-1900 Armory Loan with green border. ABNC. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6514 |  | Ohio. Ohio War Savings Committee Honor Stamps for Selling War Savings Stamps. 1919. Lakewood, Ohio. Booklet that was folded into 1/3rds with the left page separated. There are 11 different Ohio War Savings Committee Presidential Honor stamps glued into it. The stamps were awarded to the sellers of War Savings Stamps who reached certain sales goals. The denominations awarded are for stamps from $5 in sales up to $100. The stamps have printed on top "This Stamp Has No Cash Value". Rare Liberty Loan and War savings Stamp related items. Presidents start at Washington and end at Polk. Colorful and interesting. XF condition other than the page being separated. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6515 |  | U.S. $1 Coupon for Partial Payment of $50 Third Liberty Loan Bond. 1918. $1 Printed on India paper. Coupon or stamp. Green. "This certificate when attached to a Third Liberty Loan Coupon Book Represents a Payment of One Dollar on a purchase of one $50 Third Liberty Loan Note". Large Die Proof printed on india paper. Plate # C-14537. Choice uncirculated condition. ABNC. Rare Liberty Loan proof stamp in pristine condition. | Est. $300-600 | |
| 6516 | No Lot | |||
| 6517 |  | U.S. $2 Coupon for Partial Payment of $50 Fourth Liberty Loan Bond. 1917-1919. $2 Coupon. Printed on India paper. Coupon or stamp. Orange. "This certificate when attached to partial payment plan Coupon Book Represents a Payment of $2 on a purchase of one $50 Fourth Liberty Loan Bond". Fourth Liberty Loan Association of Baltimore. Cut down Large Die Proof printed on india paper. Choice uncirculated condition. ABNC. Rare Liberty Loan proof stamp in pristine condition. | Est. $300-600 | |
| 6518 | No Lot | |||
| 6519 |  | U.S. $4 Coupon for Partial Payment of $100 Fourth Liberty Loan Bond. 1917-1919. New York, NY. $4 Coupon. Printed on India paper in green. "This certificate when attached to partial payment plan Coupon Book Represents a Payment of $4 on a purchase of one $100 Fourth Liberty Loan Bond". Fourth Liberty Loan Association of New York City. Cut down Large Die Proof. Plate # C-14485. Choice uncirculated condition but there are 2 small areas that were cut out below the top border . ABNC. Rare Liberty Loan proof stamp. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6520 |  | U.S. Government Liberty Loan Bond - Participation Certificate Uncut Pair. 1917. Federal Reserve Bank of New York. $10 Specimen United States Government Liberty Loan Bond, Participation Certificate. Text on bond states: Five of these certificates may be exchanged for a $50 Liberty Loan Bond. "This certificate represents a payment of $10 on a subscription to the Liberty Loan of 1917. Upon surrender of this certificate to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City accompanied by four others of like amount, the holder hereof will be entitled to receive a $50. United States Liberty Loan 3 1/2% Gold Bond with all coupons attached". "Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City". Red specimen overprint, POC and "00000" serial numbers. Eagle on left. Dated in purple on back "May 28 1917". Choice Unc. Scarce Liberty Bond related item. ABNC. | Est. $500-1000 | |
| 6521 |  | U.S. Government Liberty Loan Bond - Participation Certificate. Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. 1917. $10 Specimen United States Government Liberty Loan Bond, Participation Certificate. Text on bond states: "Five of these certificates may be exchanged for a $50 Liberty Loan Bond". "This certificate represents a payment of TEN DOLLARS on a subscript Upon surrender of this certificate to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City accompanied by four others of like amount, the holder hereof will be entitled to receive a $50. United States Liberty Loan 3 1/2% Gold Bond with all coupons attached". "Federal Red specimen overprint, POC and "00000" serial numbers. Eagle on left. Dated in purple on back "May 28 1917". Choice Unc. Scarce Liberty Bond related item. ABNC. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6522 |  | U.S. Government Printing Office War Bond Poster. 1945. Patriotic poster for savings bonds. "1946 Resolution that every American buy and hold U.S.Savings Bonds." Images of U.S. War Bonds and Savings bond surround old parchment image that has been unrolled. "Official U.S.Treasury Poster is printed on bottom. Shrink wrapped on cardboard. XF condition. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6523 |  | U.S. The United States of America - Extremely Rare if Not Unique Island of Puerto Rico Bond. 1939. P-Unlisted. $1,000. Island of Puerto Rico. (Capital of Puerto Rico). Public Improvement Bond, Series 1939 (1940-1964). 4% bond. This bond had a total issue of 1,035 bonds with only 30 issued with the date of 1945 for redemption. This is a discovery bond of this issue and design. Vignette of allegorical woman in oval on left. Signed by the Treasurer and City Manager of the Capital of Puerto Rico. Multiple punch cancelled but appears in XF condition. Certificate # 153. Printed by BEP. This is a Federal U.S. Bond used in the Territory of Puerto Rico. Unique. | Est. $2000-4000 | |
| 6524 |  | U.S. United States Savings Bond Assortment. 1943-54. 9 different savings bonds. 1. 1944. $25. War Savings Bond Ser. E. Washington vignette. Signed by Morgenthau Jr. XF+; 2. 1945. $25. Ser. E. Washington vignette. Signed by John W.Snyder. AU+; 3. 1942. $50. Ser. E. Jefferson vignette. Signed by Snyder. AU; 4. 1946. $50. Series E. Jefferson vignette. Signed by Fred Vinson. AU with 4 staple holes on top margin; 5. 1954. $50. Ser. E. Jefferson vignette. Signed by Humphrey. AU+; 6. 1945. $100. War Savings Bond Ser. E. Cleveland vignette. Signed by Morgenthal Jr.. AU+ with 10 staple holes; 7. 1945. $100. Series E. Cleveland vignette. Signed by Snyder. AU+ to Uncirculated; 8. 1943. $25. U.S. War Savings Bond Series E. Square shape. Washington vignette. Signed by Morgenthal Jr.. VF-XF. 9. 1942. $50. Defense Savings Bond Series E. Square shape. Washington vignette. Signed by Morgenthal Jr. XF. Printed by the BEP. | Est. $500-1000 | |
| 6525 |  | U.S. United States Treasury - War finance Committee Disney Certificate. Extremely rare issued certificate with black printing on pink paper. 1944. Imprint and facsimile signature of "Chairman Minnesota War Finance Comittee". Well known certificate design with 22 different Disney characters but in black and pink. Certificate to show ownership of a war bond. Bottom local Minnesota printer imprint W.F.C.-M-15-The Colwell Press, Mpls., Minn. 5500- 4-24-44. Choice uncirculated condition. They do not come in any better condition than this certificate. Extremely rare in this color and paper variety. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6526 |  | U.S. United States Treasury - War finance Committee Disney Certificate. Issued certificate. 1944. Well known and popular full color certificate with 22 different Disney characters in full color. Certificate to show ownership of a war bond. Homer H.Boelter - 6-9-44 Date on bottom in micro printing. Choice uncirculated condition. They do not come in any better condition than this certificate. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6527 |  | U.S. United States Treasury Department Distinguished Service Certificate. 1945. Issued Treasury certificate acknowledging service to the cause of freedom. Light blue border, treasury seal and undertint of men raising flag on Iwo Jima. XF condition. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6528 |  | U.S. War Finance Corporation. 1918-1919. Washington, D.C.. P-Unlisted. $1,000. Proof of War Bond back. "5% Gold Bond Series A, Due April 1, 1920....Principal and interest payable At The Office of the Corporation in Washington, D.C.. Proof back printed on india paper and mounted on manila envelope. Ink notation on top with plate # C-14750. Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Unique in archive in this format. Destined to be a Treasury Bond rarity if held long enough. Printed by the BEP. Vignettes of Justice holding scales next to world globe on back. Choice uncirculated condition. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6529 |  | U.S. The United States of America Fourth Liberty Loan 1918. Washington, D.C.. P-Unlisted. $50. 4 1/4% Gold Bond of 1933-1938. Issued with all coupons removed. Vignette of Jefferson. Facsimile signatures of Teehee and McAdoo. VG condition and listed as such in Pass-Co grading holder. Toning and light stains. 14 to 15 pin holes that are small. Scarce bond in mediocre condition. BEP. | Est. $500-1000 | |
| 6530 |  | U.S. The United States of America Fourth Liberty Loan 1918. Washington, D.C.. P-Unlisted. $100. Fourth Liberty Loan 4 1/4% Gold Bond of 1933-1938. Issued with 19 coupons remaining. Vignette of Jefferson. Facsimile signatures of Teehee and McAdoo. XF to AU condition. Crisp paper. Scarce bond. BEP. | Est. $750-1500 | |
| 6531 |  | Washington, D.C. U.S. $100 Liberty Loan of 1918. 1918. $100. Issued 4-1/4% $100 U.S.Gold Bond of 1933-1938. 6.5 x 6.5 inches. Vignette of Jackson. Brown seal. Back has orange eagle. Bond is in holder and grades Fine, I would grade it Fine to Almost VF. Scarce bond. BEP. | Est. $500-1000 | |
| 6532 |  | Washington, D.C. U.S. $50 Liberty Loan of 1917. 1917. $50. Issued 3-1/2% $50 U.S.Savings bond. Horizontal format with coupon attached to left hand margin. Vignette of Jefferson on left and Statue of Liberty on right. Bond appears in VF with small nick out of top middle margin just touching design and right margin with the edges very slightly worn. Scarce bond. BEP. | Est. $1250-2500 | |
| 6533 |  | U.S. The United States of America Bearer Bond. 1981. Washington, D.C.. P-Unlisted. $1,000. Issued and uncancelled. Pass-Co Grading Holder states CU Unc. Vignette of Lincoln, red seal and 10 coupons attached. Donald Regan Facsimile Signature. "14% Treasury Bond of 2006-2011 - Redeemable on call on or after November 15, 2006". This bond is still negotiable for the face value with no more interest accruing. None are being printed or are obtainable now from the government. Destined to be a Treasury Bond rarity if held long enough. Printed by the BEP. Vignettes of Justice holding scales next to world globe on back. Choice uncirculated condition. | Est. $3500-7000 | |
| 6534 |  | U.S. The United States of America Fourth Liberty Loan $1,000 Bond. October 24, 1918. Washington, D.C. Issued Fourth Liberty Loan. $1,000. 4 1/4% Gold Bond of 1933-1938. 2 coupons attached. Lincoln vignette. Tehee and McAdoo autographs. Brown seal. Bond serial # 1045800. VF to almost XF condition. Plate # D46 on face and D12 on back. Extremely rare bond. BEP. | Est. $8000-16000 | |
| 6535 |  | Alabama. The Eastern Bank of Alabama Obsolete Banknote. Eufaula. (Ca.1850-1860's). Unissued banknote. $5. Green undertint. Washington, Slave with wagon of cotton and stone worker vignettes. ABNC. EF+ to AU condition. Extremely attractive banknote. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6536 |  | Alaska. White Hall Dance Hall Scrip Note. Skagway, Alaska. (ca.1900-1910). $10 scrip note. Back has photo vignette of men hanging out at bar. VG to fine condition with tape reinforcement on top vertical middle where note has separated. Rare early Alaska banknote and scrip item. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6537 |  | C.S.A. Confederate States of America 1864. $500. Richmond, Virginia. Serial number 4465. Fine to VF condition. Keatings &: Ball. | Est. $300-600 | |
| 6538 |  | Connecticut. Colonial Note Assortment. 6 different colonial banknotes. All are in VG to VF condition with cut cancels on 5 of the 6 notes. 1776 Issue, 1/3d; 1780 Issue, 9d, 1/3d, 2/6d, 10s, 40s. Scarce group. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6539 |  | Connecticut. The City Bank of New Haven Obsolete Sheet with Stamp Vignettes. New Haven, Connecticut. 18-- (ca.1840-50's). Unissued remainder obsolete banknote sheet. $5; 5; 5; 10. Black border, text, title and vignettes with red undertints. Steamship on the $5 notes and Franklin and Washington profile portrait vignettes used on early U.S.Stamps. All are in choice uncirculated condition. TCC. Attractive sheet. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6540 |  | Connecticut. The Union Bank in New -London Obsolete Sheet. New-London, Connecticut. 18-- (ca.1840-50's). Unissued remainder obsolete banknote sheet. $3; 10; 20; 50. Black border, text, title and vignettes with red undertints. Ships, stone worker, architect and milk maid vignettes. All are in choice uncirculated condition. DSH, NY and SHD, Phila.. Attractive sheet. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6541 |  | Florida. Bank of St.John Obsolete Proof Banknote. Jacksonville, Florida. (18--), $5.Black with pink undertint. Modern proprietary proof banknote printed on white card. Brown ink spots and marks on front, mostly on left side. Vignette of cotton boll in middle, train on lower left and state arms on lowe Proof printed on thin white card. Danforth, Wright &: Co., New York imprint. Rare reprint proof from ABNC archives. AU to Uncirculated condition. ABNC; DWC. | Est. $400-800 | |
| 6542 |  | Georgia. Bank of Augusta Uncut Banknote Sheets. Augusta. 18-- (ca.1840-50's). 2 Uncut sheet of 4 banknotes for a total of 8 notes. $5-5-5-5. All have allegorical woman with ships in middle, woman on left and beehive on right. Black printing on face, back blank. Uncirculated condition. Scarce sheet. RWH&:C. (2). | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6543 |  | Georgia. Central Georgia Bank Uncut Banknote Sheet. Perry, GA; Macon GA. 1874. Uncut sheet of 5 banknotes or scrip notes. $2-2-1-1-1. All have dog on right and either farmers or beehive on left. Red serial numbers. Black printing on face, green ornate back. Uncirculated condition. Scarce sheet. Chas.Lehman, Louisville, KY, Printer. | Est. $500-1000 | |
| 6544 |  | Georgia. The Bank of Augusta Uncut Obsolete Sheet printed on Both Sides. Augusta. One side of sheet is an older $4-4-4-4 denomination sheet by A.B.&: C. Durand Wright &: Co. from the 1840's with a scrip sheet of 9 banknotes Confederate Scrip Notes of 5c-10c-10c-25c-25c-50c-50c-50c-75c dated 1863 and payable in Confederate Treasury Notes on back. XF to AU condition. Printed on thin light brown paper. Scarce as sheet. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6545 |  | Kansas. Union Military Scrip Obsolete Banknote. Topeka, Kansas. 1867. Issued and uncancelled. P-881. $1. Topless allegorical Peace with doves (The guys will be fighting over her) and seal of Kansas on top left. Back blank. XF condition with toning in couple of areas. CBNC. | Est. $125-250 | |
| 6546 |  | Kentucky. Frankfort Bank Uncut Obsolete Sheet. Frankfort. 18-- (ca.1830-50's). Uncut remainder sheet of 4 banknotes. 10-5-5-5 format. Allegorical woman with staff and sheep (Little Bo-Peep). XF to AU condition with folds from previous storage. Printed on thin light brown paper. Tanner, Kearny &: Tiebout printer. Scarce as sheet. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6547 |  | Louisiana. Canal Bank and Citizens Bank Obsolete Sheets. 2 different obsolete sheets. New Orleans, LA. 1840's-1860's. Unissued remainder obsolete banknote sheets. The Canal Bank is a $20; 20; 20; 20 sheet and the Citizens Bank is a $1; 1; 2; 3 sheet. Black border, text, title and vignettes with no undertints. Allegorical figures, women and men working in various professions vignettes. All are in uncirculated to choice uncirculated condition with light glue stains on back margins of top and bottom notes. ABNC. Attractive sheets. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6548 |  | Louisiana. New Orleans Obsolete Banknote Assortment. (Ca.1840-1860's). 8 different unissued banknotes. 1-7. The New Orleans Canal &: Banking Co. 18-- (ca.1840's). $20. 7 duplicate notes. UBS. 8. Citizens' Bank of Louisiana. $1. ABNC. All are uncirculated. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6549 |  | Maine. The Searsport Bank Obsolete Trio. (Ca.1858-1860's). 3 different Unissued banknotes from cut sheet. $1 and $3. Both notes are in uncirculated condition. ABNC. Attractive trio. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6550 |  | Michigan. Adrian Insurance Company Obsolete Pair. 2 different partially issued banknotes (Dates not filled out). $1 and $3. Both notes are in uncirculated condition. TCC. Attractive pair. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6551 |  | Michigan. The Bank of Michigan Uncut Obsolete Sheet. Marshall. 18-- (ca.1858-60's). Uncut remainder sheet of 2 banknotes. 1-3 format. Vignettes include allegorical women, dog, girl, Franklin with child and 2 different bucolic animal vignettes. XF to AU condition with fold from previous storage. Printed on thin light brown paper. ABNC. Scarce as sheet. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6552 |  | Michigan. The State Bank of Michigan Obsolete Sheet. Detroit. 18-- (ca.1858-60's). Unissued remainder obsolete banknote sheet. $1; 2; 3; 5. Red border and undertints with black text, title and vignettes. Michigan arms, buffalo being speared by Native American, steamboat, farmer and anchor vignettes. All but the $2 have splits and folds going through the notes that probably need reinforcement. Please inspect. ABNC. Attractive sheet. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6553 |  | Michigan. The Tecumseh Bank Uncut Obsolete Sheet. Tecumseh. 18-- (ca.1840-50's). Uncut remainder sheet of 4 banknotes. 1-1-3-5 format. Vignettes include allegorical nude women, eagles, Native Americans, soldier with horse and other vignette. XF to AU condition with folds from previous storage and evidently paper was missing on the right of the $1 note before it was printed. Printed on thin light brown paper. Rawdon, Wright &: Hatch. Scarce as sheet. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6554 |  | Missouri. Cairo &: St.Louis Railroad Co. Scrip Note. Missouri. 1877. 25 cents. St.Louis, MO. Unmarked and uncancelled specimen trial color scrip note. Black on light blue paper. Locomotive vignette on lower left. Text on face states "This Ticket Good For Twenty Five Cents". Back has text that states that ticket is good for meals and lodgings with company. Perforated vertically and imperforate horizontally. Uncirculated condition. Printed by St.Louis BNC which was acquired by Western BNC in the early 1880's. Rare railroad scrip note. St. Louis BNC | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6555 |  | Nebraska. Obsolete Banknote Trio From Nebraska. (Ca.1850-1860's). 3 different obsolete banknotes. 1. 1863. Bank of de Soto. $1. Issued and uncancelled. Green undertint. ABNC. 2. The City of Omaha. $1. Unissued. Red undertint; 3. The Bank of Florence, $2. All 3 notes are in uncirculated to choice uncirculated condition. Attractive trio. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6556 |  | New Hampshire. The Farmington Bank Obsolete Sheet. Plainfiled, New Jersey. 1859. Unissued remainder obsolete banknote sheet. $1; 1; 2; 3. Black border, text, title and vignettes with red undertints. Allegorical figures, women and men working in various professions vignettes. All are in uncirculated to choice uncirculated condition with light glue stains on back margins of top and bottom notes. ABNC. Attractive sheet. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6557 |  | New Jersey and Connecticut Obsolete Banknote Group. 4 different remainder banknotes. 1. New Haven, CT. City Bank of New Haven. $2. Partially issued. ABNC; 2. East Haddam, CT. Bank of New-England at Goodspeed's Landing. $1. ABNC; 3,4. New Brunswick, NJ. State Bank at New Brunswick. $1. 2 examples of this note. NBNC. All notes are in uncirculated to choice uncirculated condition. Attractive group. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6558 |  | New Jersey. Farmers' and Merchants Bank Uncut Obsolete Banknote Sheet of 18. Middletown Point, N.J. 1862. For the "Key Port &: Middletown Point Steamboat Co. Unissued sheet 3 by 6. Side wheel steamboat on lower left of each note. Denominations include 5 cents (2); 10 cents (4); 25 cents (8) and 50 cents (4). All of the notes are numbered in red "961" but unsigned. No folds or pin holds. All of the notes are uncirculated to choice uncirculated. Scarce sheet. | Est. $350-700 | |
| 6559 |  | New Jersey. Farmers' and Merchants Bank Uncut Obsolete Banknote Sheet of 18. Middletown Point, N.J. 1862. For the "Key Port &: Middletown Point Steamboat Co. Unissued sheet 3 by 6. Side wheel steamboat on lower left of each note. Denominations include 5 cents (2); 10 cents (4); 25 cents (8) and 50 cents (4). All of the notes are numbered in red "961" but unsigned. No folds or pin holds. All of the notes are uncirculated to choice uncirculated. Scarce sheet. | Est. $350-700 | |
| 6560 |  | New Jersey. The Union County Bank Obsolete Sheet. Plainfiled, New Jersey. 1859. Unissued remainder obsolete banknote sheet. $1; 1; 2; 3. Black border, text, title and vignettes with red undertints. Allegorical figures, women and men working in various professions vignettes. All are in uncirculated to choice uncirculated condition with light glue stains on back margins of top and bottom notes. ABNC. Attractive sheet. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6561 |  | Obsolete Banknote Assortment. 4 different remainder banknotes, all uncirculated. 1. Hagerstown, MD. The Hagerstown Bank. $10, DU - UBS; 2. Winchester, Virginia. The Bank of the Valley in Virginia. $1. DU - UBS; 3,4. Augusta, Georgia. Bank of Augusta. $1, $5. RWH. Nice assortment. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6562 |  | Pennsylvania. Colonial - Continental Banknote Assortment. 8 different colonial banknotes from Pennsylvania. Notes include: 1st Issue, May 1775, $1; 2nd Issue Nov 1775, $8; 4th Issue, May 1776, $8; 5th Issue, July 1776, $6; 6th Issue, Nov 1776, $2, $7 and $30 11th Issue, Jan 1779, $3. All are in Fine to XF condition with minor faults, light folds or bends, but no major separations or serious problems. | Est. $500-1000 | |
| 6563 |  | Pennsylvania. Colonial - Continental Banknote. Pennsylvania. 2nd Issue, November 29th, 1775, $5. XF - AU condition with firm crisp paper and clear large margins. 2 small pin holes are in the body of the note near left border. Very attractive and high grade note. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6564 |  | Pennsylvania. Colonial - Continental Banknote. Pennsylvania. 11th Issue, January 14th, 1779, $6. AU+ to Uncirculated condition with firm crisp paper and clear margins. Upper left corner was slightly bent that keeps note from being full uncirculated. 2 small pin holes are in the body of the note near left border. Very attractive and high grade note. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6565 |  | Pennsylvania. Colonial - Continental Banknote. Pennsylvania. 1st Issue, May 10th, 1775, $1. AU+ to Uncirculated condition with firm crisp paper and clear margins, but upper right corner was jammed and has a slight bend that keeps note from being full uncirculated. 2 small pin holes are in the body of the note near left border. Very attractive and high grade note. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6566 |  | Pennsylvania. Colonial - Continental Banknote. Pennsylvania. 8th Issue, May 20th, 1777, $4. Note appears in crisp choice Uncirculated condition with firm crisp paper and clear large margins and sharp corners, but there are 2 small pin hole in top margin, a very small thinned area on the back in the middle of the vignette and unfortunately 2 small punch cancellations on the left and right of the note. Very attractive, scarce and high grade note. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6567 |  | Pennsylvania. Colonial - Continental Banknote. Pennsylvania. 8th Issue, May 20th, 1777, $6. Note appears in Uncirculated condition with firm crisp paper and clear large margins and sharp corners, but there are 7 small pin hole near left border margin, possibly toned paper on the back in the vignette area due to glue stains that are very subtle and one extremely light vertical fold that keeps it from being uncirculated. Very attractive, scarce and high grade note. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6568 |  | Pennsylvania. Colonial - Continental Banknote. 2 different banknotes. 1. Pennsylvania. 8th Issue, May 20th, 1777, $7. Note appears in crisp choice Uncirculated condition with firm crisp paper and margins just touching lower right border. 4 small pin holes in top margin and bottom margins with toning on the back in the middle of the vignette and unfortunately 2 small punch cancellations on the left and right of the note. Very attractive, scarce and high grade note. 2. Pennsylvania. 10th Issue, Sept. 26, 1778, $50. Fine condition with glue stains on back in a 1 inch area. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6569 |  | Pennsylvania. Colonial - Continental Banknote. 2 different banknotes. both are 11th Issue, January 14th, 1779. 1. $30., Note appears in XF-AU condition with firm crisp paper, sharp corners and margins just touching lower left border and unfortunately one very light vertical fold. 7 small pin holes near left margin with toning or light glue stains on the back in the middle of the vignette. 2. $50., Note appears in XF-AU condition with firm crisp paper and margins just touching top left border. Note has the top border margin handled roughly with a small 1/4 inch tear in the middle and light horizontal fold on top margin. 7 small pin holes near left margin with toning or light glue stains on the back in the middle of the vignette. Very attractive, scarce and high grade note. Scarce pair. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6570 |  | Pennsylvania. Colonial - Continental Banknote. Pennsylvania. 11th Issue, January 14th, 1779, $5. Note appears in crisp choice Uncirculated condition with firm crisp paper and margins just touching lower right border. 5 small pin holes near left margin with light toning on the back in the middle of the vignette. Very attractive, scarce and high grade note. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6571 |  | Pennsylvania. Indiana. Store at Alleghany Furnace and Indiana Iron Works Obsolete Scrip Notes. 1856.1. Store at Alleghany Furnace. 6 different remainder scrip notes. 5c; 5c; 10c; 25c; 50 c; $1. Brown border, vignette and text. Old ore train and iron furnace in front of town; 2. Indiana Iron Works. 6 different remainder scrip notes. 5c; 5c; 10c; 25c; 50c; $1. Blue border, vignette and text. Iron works in rolling hills. All are XF to Uncirculated. Scarce cut sheets. 12 notes total. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6572 |  | Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Clearing House Certificates Depression Scrip. Uncut block of 4 proof certificate faces printed on white bond type of paper. All are printed in green and have POC. Republic BNC was the printer. These notes appear to be earlier 1907 Depression scrip or Panic scrip notes, not the later 1933-34 note types. Notes grade XF+ to unc. Scarce note in any form. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6573 |  | Pennsylvania. The Bank of North America Obsolete Banknote. Issued and uncancelled banknote. $5. Provenance from April 27-28, 1981 New York NASCA, The Joseph Vacca Collection. Nice crisp VF to XF note. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6574 |  | Pennsylvania. The Johnson Company - 1893 Depression Scrip. Johnstown, PA. Specimen banknote or scrip note. $1, Bond Certificate. Black border and light brown undertint, no vignette, only ornate "1" numeral counter. Back has large "1" and cycloid engraving. Red specimen overprint and POC's. Large margins on sides and bottom. The Johnson Steel Street Rail Company had its name changed in 1888 to the "Johnson Company". They manufactured specialty railroad tracks for a many companies until 1893. The DuPonts had a large holding of stocks and bonds of company. Arthur J. Moxham was on DuPontâs first Executive Committee. He controlled and ran The Johnson Company during the difficult 1893 depression time period until its demise in 1899 when it was integrated into other Moxham companies. Rare financial panic scrip for use of employees when U.S. currency disappeared from circulation. | Est. $300-600 | |
| 6575 |  | South Carolina. South Carolina Obsolete Banknote Assortment. 3 different banknotes. 1,2. 1860. Charleston. The State Bank, South Carolina. $5. 2 issued and uncancelled notes. Bank building on corner. BAC-BCC. 3. The State of South Carolina, Revenue Bond Scrip. $20. Unissued and uncancelled banknote.RWHE. All 3 notes are in uncirculated to choice uncirculated condition. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6576 |  | South Carolina. The State of South Carolina Obsolete Sheet. Columbia. 1872. Unissued remainder obsolete banknote sheet. $20; 20; 50; 50. Black border, text, title and vignettes with green undertints. Multiple vignettes including Washington, SC arms, Slaves and cotton, young girl and others. All are in uncirculated to choice uncirculated condition. ABNC. Attractive sheet. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6577 |  | Texas. Assortment of Texas and Confederate Items. 4 different items. 1. 1875. Citizens Savings Bank. Revenue imprinted check by ABNC; 2. Confederate States of America, 1864, $20, VF condition; 3, 4. 2 different Texas Treasury Warrants, 1862. $1 and $5. For Military and for Civil Service. VG to Fine. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6578 |  | Texas. Commercial and Agricultural Bank Uncut Proof Sheet of 4. Galveston. 18-- (ca.1840's) and 1848. Modern proprietary proof sheet of 4 notes (It was probably printed in the 1950-70's if not earlier). $10-$20-$50-$100, Haxby numbers $10, TX-6-G8; $20, TX-6-G10; $50, TX-6-G12; $100, TX-6-G12. The sheet is printed on thin white card and the back of each note has reddish-pink handstamp "Property of American Bank Note Co." on it. All notes are SENC in Haxby. Extremely rare if not unique proof sheet. The $10 note has date 1848 while the other notes are dated 18--. $10 with George Washington vignette; $20 and $50 notes have allegorical women and eagle surrounding a "Texas Star"; $100 note has 3 seated allegorical women in the middle flanked by sailing ships and a train. Printed by D&:H. Extremely rare proof sheet from this popular state. This sheet is destined to be the prize of any Texas collection. | Est. $10000-20000 | |
| 6579 |  | Texas. Government of Texas Obsolete Banknote 18-- (1837). Houston, Texas. P-Unlisted. $10. VG condition. Scarce banknote. | Est. $200-400 | |
| 6580 |  | Texas. Republic of Texas Bond. 1840. Austin, Texas. P-Unlisted. $100 10% Consolidated Fund. Issued and cut cancelled. Tape stain on left margin. Toning and Foxing. Coupons on bottom. Printed by Endicott &: Clark, New Orleans. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6581 |  | Texas. Texas Civil War Era Loyalty Oath. Galveston. June 25, 1866. Vignette of patriotic eagle. Text of the certificates reads " I, James (Teinrman?) do solemnly swear, in the presence of Almighty God, that I will faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder and that I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all Laws and Proclamations which have been made during the existing Rebellion with reference to the Emancipation of Slaves - So help me God". Signed and dated Signed by Edward T. Austin, chief Justice, Galveston County Texas. Printed by Flake's Bulletin Steam Job Press. Light toning of paper and one horizontal fold in middle, otherwise in XF condition. Historic and rare. | Est. $500-1000 | |
| 6582 |  | U.S. American Bank Note Company "American Paper Money Collection". 1993. 36 Obsolete banknote reprint proofs on thin white card mounted on dark green gold lined pages. All are in choice uncirculated condition. Mounted in green binder. Scarce ABN archives collectible. | Est. $500-1000 | |
| 6583 |  | U.S. Disney Dollar Large Die Proof and Specimen (2). 1987-88. 2 different items. 1. $1 Large die proof of the $1.00 borders, Tinkerbell vignette and "1" denomination intaglio printed on glossy white paper. Mickey Mouse security outline with latent watermark. Missing central vignette and undertint. Printed in Black. 2. Specimen of $1 banknote. Black specimen overprint. Series 1987. Rare. USBNC. | Est. $350-700 | |
| 6584 |  | U.S. Giori Test Banknote Uncut Sheet of 4. (ca.1970's). Scarce green uncut sheet of 4 uniface banknotes. 2 of the notes have faces of Lincoln, Jefferson and Grant with 3 horizontal bars through their faces and lettering "Five" 3 times on right, the backs have elements of U.S. $1 and $5 bills in different sections. Rare uncut Giori test sheet. AU to uncirculated condition. | Est. $500-1000 | |
| 6585 |  | U.S. Giori Test Banknote. (ca.1970's). Scarce dark brown note printed on both sides. Face has vignettes of Lincoln, Jefferson and Grant with 3 horizontal bars through their faces and lettering "Five" 3 times on right. The back has elements of U.S. $1 and $5 bills in different sections. Rare variety. Choice uncirculated condition. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6586 |  | U.S. Homer Lee Banknote Company Advertising Banknote. New York. ND (ca.1880-90's). Proof or specimen printed on large card in black and m/c. Allegorical woman on left and flying eagle in middle. Ornate and attractive. Back has additional advertising text of services they offer. Choice uncirculated condition. HLBNC. Scarce. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6587 |  | U.S. Obsolete Banknote Remainder or Issued Sheets. 3 different obsolete banknote proof sheets. 1.Ohio, Franklin Silk Co. Uncut remainder pair of $5. Uncirculated. RW&:H; 2. Illinois, Internal Improvement Office Uncut Sheet of 4 issued banknotes. $1-2-5-10. Woodruff &: Hammond. Uncirculated; 3. Ot Forint Hungary remainder sheet. 5 Forint. Uncirculated. TCC&:C. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6588 |  | Vermont. The West River Bank Obsolete Banknote Pair With Coin Vignettes. Jamaica, Vermont. 18-- (ca.1840-50's). $3 and $5. 2 different unissued and uncancelled banknotes. 1860. Both notes are in uncirculated to choice uncirculated condition. RWHE and NEBNC. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6589 |  | Vermont. The West River Bank Obsolete Sheet with Coin Vignettes. Jamaica, Vermont. 18-- (ca.1840-50's). Unissued remainder obsolete banknote sheet. $1; 2; 3; 5. Black border, text, title and vignettes with red undertints. Multiple coin with cherub vignettes. All are in choice uncirculated condition. RWHE &: New England BNC. Attractive sheet. | Est. $300-600 | |
| 6590 |  | Wisconsin. The Bank of Watertown Obsolete Sheet. Watertown, Wisconsin. 1863. Unissued remainder obsolete banknote sheet. $1; 2; 3; 5. Black border, text, title and vignettes with red undertints. Allegorical figures, cherubs, drovers and other vignettes. All are in uncirculated to choice uncirculated condition with light glue stains on back margins of top and bottom notes. TCC&:C. Attractive and rare sheet. | Est. $400-800 | |
| 6591 |  | U.S. $1 Silver Certificate Pair- Series 1899 and 1923. 1. Fr.236. $1. U.S. Silver Certificate. Crisp AU+ with light corner fold on lower right. Moderate to large margins. Small black smudge near left border on face. Very attractive example. Speelman-White signatures; 2. Fr.238. $1. U.S. Silver Certificate. Crisp AU+ with 2 very light vertical folds visible from the back. Moderate to large margins. Woods-White Signatures. Another very attractive example. | Est. $250-500 | |
| 6592 |  | U.S. $5 United States Note Series 1907. 1. Fr.91. $5. U.S. Note. Crisp uncirculated to Choice uncirculated example with sharp corners. Speelman-White signatures. Moderate to large margins. Very attractive example. | Est. $400-800 | |
| 6593 |  | U.S. United States Note Pair- Series 1917. 1. Fr.39. $1. U.S. Note. Crisp AU+ with extremely small and light corner bend on lower right and extremely light bend on the right 1/4 of the note. Moderate to large margins. Very attractive example. 2. Fr.60. $2. U.S. Silver Certificate. Crisp uncirculated condition. Moderate to large margins. Another very attractive example. Both with Speelman-White signatures. | Est. $300-600 | |
| 6594 |  | U.S. Military Payment Certificate - Series 521 Replacement Note. ND (1954). 5 Cents. Issued replacement banknote. Serial number E 04664013. The note is in Fine to almost VF condition with no tears, scrapes or other faults other than being circulated. Scarce as a replacement note. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6595 |  | U.S. Rawdon, Wright, Hatch &: Edson - Engravers Advertising Banknote 1851. P-Unlisted. 5 Denomination. Cincinnati, Ohio. Banknote engraver ad note from famous company. Vignette of Native American Brave and maiden on lower left and right and allegorical woman with eagle in top middle. Black on thin beige card. Upper right corner has small tear far from design of note and glue stains on bottom excess margin, also far from note design. Some foxing but otherwise appears uncirculated. RWH&:E. Scarce ad note. | Est. $400-800 | |
| 6596 |  | California. Los Angeles Clearing House Certificate 1907 Panic Scrip. $1. Green border and undertint. No vignette of face, eagle on back. Fine condition. Scarce 1907 depression or panic scrip note from California. | Est. $150-300 | |
| 6597 |  | Michigan. City of Detroit 1934 Depression Scrip Specimens (4). 1934. Detroit. Series C. P-Unlisted. Set of 4 specimen depression scrip notes. $1; $5; $10; $20. This set is missing the $1000. All have either Red or Blue specimen overprints, "00000" serial numbers and POC's. XF+ to choice uncirculated. The $1 has tears and is missing a small piece of the upper right corner. ABNC. | Est. $100-200 | |
| 6598 |  | Michigan. City of Detroit 1934 Depression Scrip Specimens (5). 1934. Detroit. Series C. P-Unlisted. Set of 5 specimen depression scrip notes. $1; $5; $10; $20 and $1000. All have either Red or Blue specimen overprints, "00000" serial numbers and POC's. Scarce set. AU+ to choice uncirculated. The $1 has slight stains on the top. ABNC. | Est. $300-600 | |
| 6599 |  | Michigan. City of Detroit 1934 Depression Scrip Specimens (5). 1934. Detroit. Series C. P-Unlisted. Set of 5 specimen depression scrip notes. $1; $5; $10; $20 and $1000. All have either Red or Blue specimen overprints, "00000" serial numbers and POC's. Scarce set. AU+ to choice uncirculated. The $1 has slight stains on the top. ABNC. | Est. $300-600 |
