Archives International Auctions Auction 106 September 24, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 106 122 September 24, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 562 562 International Plate Printers andTrades Convention Programs and Invitations, 1913 to 1930. Various States. Lot of 5 Items, Includes: Steel Plate Transferrers’ Association of America, Banquet Invitation from 1913, 1917, and 1921. Also includes program from 1921 Banquet; International Plate Printers, Die Stampers & Engravers Union of North America, 1930, Front cover and some internal pages from Convection Souvenir Program. Items range from VF to Uncirculated condition. ABNC. �� Est. $600-900 563 563 International Plate Printers, Die Stampers & Engravers Union of North America Convention booklet Collection, 1983; 1987; and 1995. Various States. Lot of 25+ items, including convention souvenir programs, banquet invitations, and fraternal greetings issued by various locals and affiliated organizations. Highlights include programs from the Eleventh Biennial International Convention, 1983; Thirteenth Biennial Convention, Philadelphia, May 1987; and Eighty- Sixth Convention, Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia, June 11–17, 1995. Also featured is the Eighty-Seventh Convention, Fort Worth, Texas, April 20–26, 1997, with engraved and printed sheets celebrating Texan heritage and U.S. veterans. Additional items include printed greetings from theNewYork Plate Printers Union Local 58, BankNote Engravers’ Guild of New York Local 28, Finishers of New York Local 29, and other locals, as well as pieces issued with compliments of the United States Banknote Company and Security- Columbian Banknote Company. Several sheets feature original-style engraved vignettes and design elements, including allegorical figures, patriotic themes, and reproductions of ABNC archive material. A large and varied grouping spanning the late 20th century, with strong ties to both the history of the engraving trade and American labor unions. Condition averages VF to Choice VF, with clean impressions and light handling. (25+). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $750-1000 Washington D.C. 564 564 D.C. International Association of Siderographers, 1923, Banquet Program and Invitation. Washington D.C., 1923. Lot of 2 items. Includes: Intaglio printed program for the Ninth Biennial Banquet of the International Association of Siderographers, held at the Rathskeller, Washington, D.C., September 1, 1923, featuring engraved vignettes of the White House and U.S. Capitol on the covers together with the matching printed invitation card, decorated with an early siderography press vignette in brown. Both items show light toning and edge wear but remain attractive and historically significant examples of early 20th century union and engraving-related ephemera tied to the craft of steel plate engraving and U.S. currency production. (2). �� Est. $200-300 565 565 D.C. International Association of Siderographers, 1937, Banquet Program and 1957, Invitation. Washington D.C., 1937. Lot of 2 items. Includes: 1937 Intaglio printed program for the Fifteenth Biennial Banquet of the International Association of Siderographers, held at the Hamilton Hotel, Washington, D.C., September 1937, addressed to officers, delegates, and membership at large. Together with a matching intaglio printed invitation card dated 1957, featuring an early vignette of a siderography press in orange and black. Both items show light handling and mild toning, overall Choice AU to Uncirculated condition. A excellent example of mid-20th century union and engraving-related ephemera tied to the historic craft of steel plate engraving for U.S. currency and security printing. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $180-250