2532Announcement of the Formation of the American Bank Note
Co., 1858.
New York, May 1st, 1858, Original announcement of the
formation of the American Bank Note Co., The following companies
merged 1)Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson 2)Toppan, Carpenter &
Co. 3)Danforth, Perkins & Co. 4)Bald Cousland & Co. 5)Jocelyn,
Draper, Welsh & Co. 6)Wellstood, Hay & Whiting and 7)John Gavit,
Fine condition with glue residual and small pieces missing around
the border. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Est. $250-400
2533Letter Certifying Receipt of Print Plates from Rawdon, Wright
& Hatch, 1844.
New York, 1844, Original letter in blue print from
the Merchant’s Exchange Bank of New York certifying receipt of
print plates (possibly for $3-$3 notes?) from Rawdon,
Wright & Hatch for the James Bank, VF condition with some toning
and creases from folding. On stamp less cover with Wright’s signa-
ture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Est. $50-100
2534 Letter Certifying the Count of Notes for the Phenix Bank of
New York, 1846.
New York, 1846, Original Letter Certifying the
Count of Notes for the Phenix Bank of New York, VF condition with
some toning and creases from folding and small hole in flap. Signed
by George Hatch of Rawdon, Wright, Hatch, and Edson.
Est. $75-150
2535Letter Requesting Transfer of Print Plate to Rawdon, Wright,
Hatch & Edson, 1849. On stamp less cover.
New York, 1849,
Original letter on blue paper requesting transfer of print plate (1-1-
2-3) to Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson to enable them to print
notes for the Bank of Utica, VF condition with minor creasing from
where document was once folded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Est. $40-80
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2536 Specimen or Proof of Announcement Issued by Toppan,
Carpenter & Co. Announcing that Casilear Joined the Firm.
New York, Original printed document issued by Toppan, Carpenter
& Co. announcing that Casilear joined the firm and highlighting his
great artistic talents, Fine condition with toning some creasing and
small bits missing from folding the flap has considerable toning
along with the top left portion missing. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Est. $120-2
2537Printing Invoice from Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, 1856.
New York, 1856, Original printing invoice from Rawdon, Wright,
Hatch & Edson on blue paper, Invoice total was $15612 for various
printing products to the National Bank of Albany, Vignette of por-
trait of young lady top left corner, VF condition. . . . . .
Est. $150-2
2538 Report of the Committee on Banks on the Bill Entitled “An
Act in Relation to the Engraving of Bank Notes”, 1860.
Albany, April 12, 1860, Report of the Committee on Banks on the Bill
Entitled “An Act in Relation to the Engraving of Bank Notes”, Bound
5 page booklet, Fine condition with toning and wear on the spine,
Printed by C. Van Benthuysen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Est. $40-
2539 Spinner Autograph on 1855 Mohawk Valley Bank Check.
Mohawk, New York, 1855, Issued and punch and cut cancelled check
with Native American on left and farmer plowing on upper right.
Signed by Spinner as Cashier. He was appointed treasurer by
Abraham Lincoln. Fine condition with small splits, folds, POC’s.
Scarce and famous autograph on attractive check. D&H.
Est. $100-2
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