| 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 |
