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Archives International Auctions - Sale 37
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December 6 & 13,2016
Archives International Auctions
www.archivesinternational.com476
476 American Bank Note Company, ca.1980’s TYVEK Specimen Banknote Uncut Pair.New York, 1929 (ca.1980’s), Specimen note
printed on Tyvek paper,, The left half of the note was printed with the
right portion un-inked, POC’s on each, U.S. Federal Seal similar to what
is used on current banknotes are overprinted multiple times over the
surface of the note. Back green, Uncirculated. Rare Tyvek advertising
note. ABNC. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est.
$400-800
477
477 Homer Lee Bank Note Co. ca.1880-90’s Advertising Banknote.New York, ND (ca.1880-90), Engraved Homer-Lee ad, Black on m/c,
allegorical woman on left, eagle in middle right, Specimen engraved into
plate, back with text about company, Uncirculated. HLBNC. �����Est.
$250-400
478
478 Obsolete Look-a-like, Universal Counterfeit Detector, ca.1820- 30’s.New York, Advertising note used for counterfeit detecting.
Multiple vignettes including portrait of George Washington as well as
denomination counters, cameo portraits and allegorical portraits. The
note was designed by H.S. Foote. It was also used for vignette selection
for banknotes and security documents. Scarce. ��������������������������Est.
$375-500
Venezuela
479
479 Orinoco Steam Navigation Co., 1851 Issued Stock Certificate Issued to Freeman Rawdon.New York and Venezuela, 1851, $1000
I/C. bond, Steamboat and wagon, floating Venus, Red 1000, VF but
the left border cut into, still very attractive. Issued to Freeman Rawdon,
possibly as security toward payment for printing the bonds for the
company. RWH&E. ���������������������������������������������������������������������Est.
$200-300
480
480 American Bank Note Company Advertising “Specimen” Stamp Sheet of 8 ProofsScott Unlisted. 1947. Large Die Proof of 8 different
stamps in sheet form. Designs include “25 Communication” (2); “3
Education” (2); “5 Taj Mahal” (1); “5 Rembrandt” (3). All are in “32
Red” color. ABNC eagle logo on top. Printed on white india paper on
large cream card 8 x 8 inches. Text on bottom states “Philippines - Int.
Revenue #2A 32 Red - 500 Pesos (Woman Striking Anvil) OK for Color
3/13/47” with approval initials. Back has purple Approval stamp with
time and date. ABNC. Choice condition. Unique color approval proof
for Philippine Revenue stamp. �����������������������������������������������������Est.
$350-500