Archives International Auctions Auction 100 March 26, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 100 137 March 26, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 578 578 Pennsylvania. Tanner, Kearny & Tiebout, ND (ca.1817-22) Early Proof Advertising Note. Philadelphia, PA. “Specimen of an Improved Method of Engraving Bank Notes”, by Tanner, Kearny & Tiebout, Seated allegorical woman by shoreline with ship in the background, “Patent” in left counterfoil, Printed thin India type of paper mounted on thin manila card. Uncirculated with extremely light foxing. This three-partner imprint was very short-lived, but in that period the firm engraved and printed some beautiful banknotes. Benjamin Tanner may have studied with Peter Maverick and created some large plate engravings of War of 1812 scenes. Francis Kearny, supposedly the nephew of hero Commodore Lawrence, went back into private engraving in 1820. Cornelius Tiebout studied in London with James Heath. An India paper proof, printed to thin, wide margined card stock by Rogers & Estler (their imprint under the frame line). Flanking are oval dies with “T.K.& T.” left and “B.N.E.” at right. One of the earliest engraving company sample notes known.(Ex - Eric P. Newman Collection, Heritage Auction #3568) ������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-1,200 U.S. 579 579 USA. American Bank Note Co. (USA), Series of 1929, Tyvek Polymer Paper “Test Note” USA, 1929. 10 Units Test Note, Black print with Liberty at center, Back is green with denomination at center, Specimen printed on face and back, Tyvek polymer plastic paper, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with comment “As Made Wrinkles,” ABNC. ������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $350-700 Washington, D.C. 580 580 Washington, D.C. Giori Test Note, (DEU), ND (ca. 1950s) Jefferson Center “Test Note.” United States and Germany, ND (ca. 1950s). Jefferson Center Test Note with No Units, Mud brown Front and black back, No S/N, Watermark: None, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 with comment “Minor Stains.” ������������������ Est. $220-350 Checks, Drafts & Exchanges Florida 581 581 Florida. Chemical National Bank, 1907, Specimen Check with Portrait of Spinner & his Signature.. Jacksonville, Florida, 1907. Specimen Check with black printing and facsimile signature and portrait of Francis E. Spinner at left, Specimen overprints and POCs, VF condition with slight damage to right side, Portrait of Spinner on lower left, possibly his personal check. ABNC. ����������������� Est. $150-250 Louisiana 582 582 New Orleans, Louisiana. Specimen Proof Promissory Note Pair, ca.1828-1831 with Extremely Rare Rawdon,Wright &Co. Imprint. New Orleans, Louisiana, ND (1828-1831). Lot of 2 Proof Checks or promissory notes, one in French and one in English, both without any Banking information. Includes English version with vignette of Mercury at bottom, Cut corners, printed on thick pink paper; and, the French version, with a vignette of Marianne at bottom, also with cut corners, and printed on white India paper. Checks range from VF to AU condition. (2). Freeman Rawdon founded his first engraving and printing firm in 1825, with just his name. In 1828 he partnered with Neziah Wright to form Rawdon, Wright & Company of New York City. On March 1, 1832, Rawdon partnered with his brother to form Rawdon, Wright, & Hatch which maintained the name until 1847 when Edson moved from New Orleans to New York. This is one of the earliest security printer notes or checks printed for New Orleans by a security printer. RW&Co. �������������������������� Est. $375-600