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602 ABNC Approval Stamp Sample Sheet Proof.
1947. 8 different
sample or specimen stamps of d 4 different designs with ABNC logo
on top of sheet. Stamps include Communication “25” stamp (2);
Education “3” stamp (2); Taj Mahal “5” stamp (1); and Rembrandt
“5” stamp (3). Evidently this was a proof of a color sample chart.
Printed on india paper on large white card. Approval signatures on
lower right and dated 3/17/47. Bottommargin has archival notations
“Philippines 9 Int.revenue #2A 75 Red 50 Pesos 9 (Woman Striking
Anvil)”. Choice Uncirculated Condition. Rare approval proof. ABNC.
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Est. $4007800
603 ABNC Micro Printed Declaration of Independence on Coated
Stock.
New York, ND (ca. 1870’s). Charles Toppan engraved Micro
U.S.”Declaration of Independence”. 2.5 by 1.5 inches with addition9
al fancy border outlining entire declaration with 16 small portraits of
Jefferson, Washington and Arms of the 13 states and Patriotic
eagle. Bottom imprint states “American Bank Note Company 9 New
York”. Micro9engraved on bottom is “Engraved by 9 C.Toppan 9
Phild. July 4, 1940”, Printed in black on white coated stock, blank
back. Very light foxing on the edges, otherwise Uncirculated to CU
condition. Rare Early ABN Advertising piece demonstrating
amazing early technical abilities of this well known
engraver.
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Est. $3507700
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603
604 U.S.P.S. “Navajo” Progress Proof Vignette With Production
Design Notations.
United States Postal Service, 1986, proof por9
trait of “Navajo” printed on white paper with numerous engraving
instructions for altering and improving the image. This vignette was
to be used on a U.S.P.S. Postal Sheet, possibly their commemora9
tive sheets they issued with vignettes that would relate to stamps
they issued. Very interesting and behind the scenes look at the
intaglio engraving process. ABNC. Unique in archive.
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Est. $1257250
Illinois
605 Barb City Bank Issued Check With Barb Wire Letters in Title
With RN7X7 Revenue Imprint.
Chicago, Illinois, 1901, $25,
Orange RN9X7 revenue imprint, neat bank imprint and logo, typical
perfin cancelling, XF condition, Wm. Mann & Co.
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Est. $607120
Kentucky
606 Owensburg, Kentucky RN C71 Imprinted Revenue Checks.
Owensboro, Kentucky, 1870, Account of David Hamilton & Co., 18
checks with orange 2 cent Washington revenue imprint, Fine to XF
condition group, Ehrgott & Krebs.
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Est. $757150
607 Revenue Imprinted Checks Assortment from Kentucky.
Kentucky, 1870’s91890’s, 19 checks with various imprinted revenues
including RN9D1, RN9G1 or RN9X7 revenue imprints from various
companies and banks in Henderson, Lebanon, Ferguson,
Harrodsburg (3) and Russellville (14), Kentucky plus a Russelville
check with revenue stamp affixed. All in mixed condition from VG to
XF. Scarce Kentucky assortment of revenue stamped
paper.
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Est. $1007200
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Archives International Auctions, Part XI
May 15, 2012
Archives International Auctions
www.archivesinternational.com
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