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Archives International Auctions- AIAXXVIII
190 September 17,2015 Archives International Auctions
Washington, D.C.
Extremely rare G.F.C. Smillie Production
Progress Proof Engravings
1007
Washington, D.C., July 9th, 1908, Lot of
2 items. Includes a Bureau of Engraving and Printing 7 x 10 inch
intaglio engraved portrait of Theodore Roosevelt printed on thin
card on off white toned paper, The highlight of this lot is a partially
engraved portait autographed by Smillie in pencil and in his hand
written “1st Stage - 9 July 1908. The card back bares the BEP blue
control number “298284”, printed in black on india on large thin
card, Amazing signed partial early stage portrait of this famous
image. Unique and historic to say the least. BEP. G.F.C. Smillie, was
the premiere engraver for the Bureau of Engraving & Printing at
the beginning of the Twentieth Century. He also produced security
engraving work for the American Bank Note Company, the National
Bank Note Company, and the Homer Lee Bank Note Company. His
father was the famous engraver James Smillie. ����������������Est.$500-1000
1008
Washington, D.C., ND (ca.1900-1920), Lot
of 3 items. All are Progress Large Die Proofs of the same image in
various stages of engraving of Theodore Roosevelt, all are 2.25 x 2
inches, printed india on large card, Each card back has blue BEP
control or plate numbers, some light toning or soiling on the two
partially engraved proofs and the final proof in superb condition,
Rare progress proofs by BEP. ��������������������������������������������� Est.$400-800
1009
Washington, D.C., 1916, Lot of 3 items. All are
Progress Large Die Proofs of two cherubs with a fish and seagull in
various stages of engraving, 6 x 8 inches, printed india on large card,
The middle engraved state has Smillie signature and “Unfinished”
written in pencil, Each card back has blue BEP control or plate
numbers and one has date July 17, 1916 stamped on back, some light
foxing but all three in VF to XF condition, Rare progress proofs by
BEP. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est.$250-500
1010
Washington, D.C., ND (ca.1900-1920), Lot of 2
items. One is a Progress Large Die Proof of Harding and the other is
a final complete version of the same image, both are 6 x 8 inches,
printed india on large card, Each card back has blue BEP control or
plate numbers, Both in excellent condition. Rare progress proofs by
BEP. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $220-400
1011
Washington, D.C.,
ND (ca.1890-1900), Lot of 2 large die proofs, both 8 x 11.5 inches,
Includes a progress proof of Gear’s portrait that is mostly engraved
except for the eyes and a final version with complete engraving and
touched up eyes and a BEP imprint. India on large card, Both have
blue control or plate numbers on back,The top margins of both have
been handled roughly but mostly VF to XF, Rare BEP progress proof
vignettes, Possibly engraved by G.F.C.Smillie. BEP. �������������Est. $100-200
1012
Washington, D.C., 1915, Engraved portrait of distinguished
gentleman, 6 x 8 inches, Blue BEP control or plate number on back,
possibly hand signed by Baldwin on lower right, printed india on
large card, XF condition, In 1869 Baldwin worked with National BNC
and remained after consolidation withABNC in 1878. Baldwin joined
the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in 1897 and retired in 1920. At
the BEP, Baldwin executed every type of engraving including the
backs for the $20 and $50 Federal Reserve notes of 1914 in only 20
working days. Postage stamp engravings out-numbered his bank
note engravings. He also engraved MPC’s and Foreign Bank Notes.
�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $90-180