Archives International Auctions Summer Auction June 25th, 2015

Archives International Auctions 95 June 25, 2015 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 507 Historic ABNC Archival Letter Discussing Argentina Banknote Production. 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. $200-400 508 Historic ABNC Archival Letter Discussing Secret Argentina Banknote Printing. 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. $300-600 509 Historic ABNC Archival Letter Discussing Uruguay Banknote Printing. 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. $300-600 510 James Smillie Albumen Photographs ca.1880’s. 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. 511 511 State of Louisiana ca.1870’s Specimen Letterheads. 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 512 512 Albert Schomp Dinner Program, 1928. NewYork. Hotel Roosevelt. June 7, 1928. Eagle on rock at top center. 5-1/2x7-1/2. ���������Est. $150-300 513 513 Arts and Crafts Club of the ABNC. 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