Archives International Auctions Part XXVI June 25th, 2015

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Archives International Auctions
95 June 25, 2015 Archives International Auctions
Nov.27, 1896. 2 page file copy letter from“T.H.Freeland”
at ABNC in New York written to C.H.Sanford, Esq. in regards to
producing banknotes for Argentina. Argentina wanted a completely
printed specimen on the final paper to be used and ABNC suggested
that it would be impractical since the note sizes and designs were not
approved and that they suggest that proofs or models be sent first
with samples of the paper to be used instead. It was also suggested
by Sanford to ABNC that they should consider using the British type
of paper and printing which Freeland, from ABNC, explained was
very easy to counterfeit and that the paper used on English notes
would not last as long as the higher quality hard finished linen fiber
paper ABNC used on their notes. Signed by Freeland as Secretary
and Manager. Rare and historic content letter from ABNC archival
correspondence file. ABNC.�������������������������������������������������Est. $200-400
Buenos Aires, 23 Sept 1897. 3 page letter and
financial accounting sheet from Samuel B Hale & Co., the business
representative for ABNC in Argentina, addressed to T.H. Freeland
at ABNC. Another interesting letter with content that discusses
a range of issues with Freeland. The major highlight of this letter
includes secret information about the Argentine Director of the
Mint’s visit to Europe to have plates made for a new banknote issue
and buy paper so that Argentina can print their own money rather
than use an outside printer such as ABNC. Hale feels that they will
be unsatisfied with the printing result and realize that their estimate
of cost was too low. Argentina is also unhappy with Compania Sud
Americana de Billetes quality of work and that many impressions
had to be destroyed which may also have effected their decision to
print their own banknotes. He ends the letter with the state of their
SouthAmerican investments in bonds, stocks and cash. Another rare
inside look at ABNC in South America. ABNC. ���������������������Est. $300-600
Buenos Aires, 10 June 1897. 3 page letter and financial
accounting sheet from Samuel B Hale & Co., the business
representative for ABNC in Argentina, addressed to T.H.Freeland at
ABNC. Another interesting letter with content that discusses a range
of issues with Freeland. Hale discusses the status of Bolivian Stamp
Paper and that he is writing to the president of the Banco De Bolivia
to help deliver large stamp orders to the Bolivian Government in
small batches that they would pay for in smaller amounts rather
than have the stamps delivered all at once and be owe ABNC a
considerable sum that may not be paid in a timely manner. Hale
also discusses information on Banco Nacional Uruguay’s banknote
interests, Argentina’s new emission discussions and that they have
not made up their minds yet on the new banknote issue with the
letter ending with an accounting and breakdown of ABNC’s financial
interests inArgentina and SouthAmerica. Rare and interesting letter
dealing with day to day business operations of ABNC.���������Est. $300-600
Lot of 2
photographs mounted on thin cardboard, back to back. ND (ca.
1880’s), 13 x 10.5 inches, one image showing Smillie reading while
sitting with his wife who is knitting, the second image is a portrait of
Smillie sitting at his desk studying a drawing. The photographs are
in VF to XF condition but the mounting card has toning and foxing
at edges and is separating on the edge. Rare photographs of this
legendary artist and Landscape engraver and father of James D.
Smillie and uncle of GFC Smillie. ���������������������������������������� Est. $400-800
New Orleans
We are privileged to offer an amazing recent
find of ca.1850 to 1880 Archival Proofs and
Specimens from an engravers family that has
never been offered previously in auction.
Included are items that rarely are offered at
auction from business cards to trade cards as
well as various security printing production
items.
511
NewOrleans,
LA. Letterheads. State of Louisiana, Adjutant General’sOffice; Office
of the Factors &Traders Insurance Co. Both 187x. 2 pcs. ������Est. $150-300
New York
512
NewYork. Hotel Roosevelt.
June 7, 1928. Eagle on rock at top center. 5-1/2x7-1/2. ���������Est. $150-300
513
NewYork. 14th Annual Banquet,
Park Avenue Hotel, 1919. Bold eagle on rock on front cover, logo in
color on back. 5 sheets tied with a red ribbon. Corner fold to cover, a
bit scruffy on back. 5-1/2x7-1/2. �������������������������������������������Est. $200-400