Archives International Auctions - Auction 112 6th & 7th April 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 112 73 April 6-7, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 386 386 Early Toppan Carpenter Proof Mounted on card of a Whaling Vignette, ca.1830-40s 1830-1840’s. Proof. 4 by 3.5 inch whaling vignette by TC&Co. Black intaglio print, “V-41159” imprints, Very small whaling scene. Printed on india paper and mounted on manila card. Unique in archive. VF condition., TCC. This vignette was used on U.S. Obsolete banknotes. From the ABNC Archives and printed by an TC&C, an ABNC Predecessor company. ����������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-250 387 387 NY. America’s Centennial, 1876 (ca.1960-70s), Playing Card Back Proof Pair on Glossy Coated Stock. America’s Centennial, 1876 (ca.1960- 70s). Lot of 2 back of ABNC Printed Playing cards featuring George Washington at center, Intaglio printed on Glossy thin white card - one is in green and the other in black, CU condition. Though a later reprint, still an amazing and dramatic example of the engraver’s art. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������� Est. $180-350 388 388 NY. How to Detect Counterfeit Bank Notes, 1856, by George Peyton, with 4 Plates by Rawdon,Wright, Hatch & Edson. New York, NY, 1856, 6 inches by 9 inches, 45 pages plus 4 intaglio printed advertising plates with vignettes, numerals, counters and banknote look-a-like subjects. The binding is tooled and missing a portion from the top part of the spine, the top corners have light water staining but luckily only on the text portion, all of the plates are in excellent condition with only very light evidence of stains and very light foxing. Rare and early counterfeit detector book with 4 excellent RWH&E sample advertising sheets. RWH&E. ���� Est. $375-500 389 389 U.S., National BNC & Continental BNC Patriotic and Historic Proof Vignette Assortment, ND (1850s to 1870s) New York, ND (1850- 70s). Lot of 6 Proof Vignettes used on obsolete banknotes, checks, drafts, stocks, bonds and fiscal documents, each of an allegorical woman sometimes alone and sometimes with an Eagle, Some of the vignettes include titles “Return of Peace,” “Liberty,” “War,” and “Germania” and others just have plates numbers. Vignettes are in AU to Uncirculated condition. Printer are National BNC and Continental BNC. (6). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $200-350 Pennsylvania 390 390 PA. United States Bank Note Co., ca.1870 to 1900s, Steamship & Naval Vignette Proof Sheet. Pennsylvania, ca.1870-1900s. Printed vignette proof sheet by the United States Bank Note Company, featuring a central thematic caption “Steam replaced Sail…” surrounded by finely engraved maritime scenes illustrating the evolution of naval and commercial marine technology, Blue text and black images, Likely produced as a promotional or specimen engraving sheet demonstrating engraving quality and subject matter suitable for securities, bonds, or certificates. Condition is VF overall. USBNC ������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $40-80