Archives International Auctions - Auction 111 February 17, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 111 52 February 17, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 268 268 NY. ABNC, Specimen Advertising Note Quartet with matching designs with Washington in Middle, but in all Different colors. New York…., Lot of 4 ABNC Ad cards, All with George Washington, but all printed on different papers and in different colors, 2 of them are paper samples, all are in Choice AU to CU condition. (4) ................................................................................................ Est. $280-350 269 269 NY. ABNC, Specimen Labels, Book Plate, and, Collateral Items, ca. 1890-1920s. New York.... Lot of 4 items, includes a post card size notice requesting the return of specimens; a mailing label specimen; an ABNC Ex Libris Label on book cover, and an ABNC label on a stamp package, VF to Uncirculated condition. (4)............................................................................................................................. Est. $100-200 270 270 NY. E.B. Clayton’s Sons Lithographers and Blank Book Manufacturers, ca.1860 to 1880s, Sample Sheet. New York….., ca.1860-80s. Sample sheet from printer showcasing several font types and vignettes, VF to XF condition.......................................................................................................... Est. $50-100 271 271 PA. Security Printing Proof Design Element Production Archive, ca. late 1890s to mid-1900s. Lot of 57 security printing reference holders, each containing at least three original items, primarily consisting of engraved text panels used for the body of stock and bond certificates. The group is heavily weighted toward long-form contractual text, including mortgage clauses, transfer language, redemption terms, interest provisions, and other boilerplate sections central to stock and bond design. Supplementary material includes bond coupon panels, numerals and denomination counters, signature specimens, ornamental seals, vignette fragments, borders, and layout elements. Many pieces show printer’s annotations, trimming, layout testing, or proofing marks, consistent with internal production use rather than finished securities. A wide range of engraving styles, typefaces, and text densities are represented across multiple industries and issuers. Conditions vary, with handling wear, toning, and age-related flaws typical of working security printing material. A substantial and highly technical study group of security printing ephemera, ideal for advanced scripophily collectors, researchers, or engraving specialists. (At least 170+ items total; 57 holders). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted............................................................................. Est. $300-500 272 272 Security Printing Numeral & Denomination Proof Design Elements Assortment, ca.1900-1950s. Lot of 53 security printing sheets, each sheet containing at least five separate sections, comprised primarily of engraved numerals, serial number blocks, denomination panels, and numeric counters intended for use on stock certificates, bonds, and related financial instruments. Material includes repeating serial strips, coupon-number sequences, denomination numerals, and other number-based elements used for issue control, validation, and accounting within the security printing process. Several sheets also include small auxiliary design fragments and register elements associated with numbering layouts. Overall condition varies, with typical printer’s handling wear, trimming, and mounting present. A strong reference group illustrating the technical side of security numbering and serialized document production. (At least 260 items total; 53 Holders). Sold “AS IS”, no returns accepted. ................................................................................................................................. Est. $300-500