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648 American Bank Note Co. Proof Ad NoteWith MatchingVignette.New York, ND (ca.1860-70’s), Portrait of Washington in middle with text
about the company and City of New York on bottom, printed on india
on larger thin card in black with peach underprint, includes matching
Washington Proof Vignette with text on back “$20 The Farmers Bank,
Wickford, R.I., Aug. 1855 No Imprint” possibly referring to where this
vignette was used on a banknote, Choice Uncirculated condition.
ABNC. Rare early advertising card possibly from presentation book
prepared by ABNC.�����������������������������������������������������������������������Est.
$400-600
649
649 American Bank Note Co. ND (ca.1920’s) Specimen “20 Denomination” Advertising Note.NY. 20 Denomination, Uniface
specimen, George Washington in middle, Black on blue and orange-red
underprint, no serial numbers, printed on security planchetted paper,
Large even margins, 1 vertical fold in middle keeps this lovely note from
Uncirculated. Scarce color combination. ABNC. �������������������������Est.
$170-300
650
650 American Bank Note Co. Tyvek Specimen Note, Thin Paper.New York. 1929 (ca.1970-1980’s). P-unlisted. 10 Denomination. Tyvek
banknote. Experimental Tyvek note printed on thin Tyvek paper.
Face has black printing with Liberty facing left and the back has green
printing. No Watermark. Choice Uncirculated Condition. Rare and
attractive Tyvek banknote variety. ABNC. ����������������������������������Est.
$250-500
651
651 American Bank Note Co., ca.1880-90 Proof Bill of Exchange with matching Vignettes.New York, 1st of Exchange, Printed on india
paper on cut down thin card, Screaming eagle at bottomwith 4 additional
Screaming Eagle vignettes, Black on green border and underprint, Rare
and first time seen by cataloger, Uncirculated, ABNC. ����������������Est.
$240-350
652
652 American Bank Note Co., ND ca.1870-1890’s Vignette proofs on india paper.New York Consolidated Card Company (Ace of spades)
paper tears; Steam train; Erie County Savings Bank Building, Buffalo
ABNC Special C516; Continental BNC #49, female with flag and Capitol
building. All as made. 4 pieces. �����������������������������������������������������Est.
$160-300
653
653 Bald Cousland & Co., Banknote Engraver & Printers, ca.1840-50’s Coated Stock Business Card.New York, NY, ND ca.1840-50’s, address
listed on card - No.9 Nassau Street, (Corner of Pine), New York. XF
condition with very light toning at corners, Rare early ABN predecessor
company business card, first time seen by cataloger. Recent discovery
from an old New York estate. �������������������������������������������������������Est.
$400-800