Archives International Auctions - Auction 113 May 27, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 113 50 May 27, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Ephemera - Tickets, Ad Cards & Miscellaneous Items Various States 233 233 Advertising Cards, Tickets, Specimens, and Promotional Ephemera Assortment, 1876 to ND (1990s). Various States, 1876-ND (1990s). Lot of 16 advertising cards, tickets, and promotional ephemera representing a wide range of commercial and institutional material. Includes: Society of Tammany, Anniversary of American Independence, 1876 ticket; Harvard Class Day, 1890 ticket; R.H. Macy &Co., New York, merchandise bond specimen; McDonald’s “One McDollar” promotional certificate; S.P. Barnes advertising card for Alfred Peats & Co.’s prize wall papers; National Union for Social Justice temporary membership card; Marchmont Yacht Club specimen card; American Woven Leather Belting Co., Springfield, Mass., trade cards (multiple examples); and other related advertising and promotional pieces, among others. Conditions range from Fine to Uncirculated, with some items showing toning, adhesive remnants, or mounting traces on the reverse. (16). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-200 Security Printing Ephemera New York 234 234 American Bank Note Co., 1972, Security Printing Specimen and Correspondence File. New York, 1972. Lot of 3 items consisting of a specimen identification/punch panel card for National Synergistic Co. with alphanumeric test numbering, a generic stock certificate design layout/proof panel featuring George Washington vignette and blank fields, and an August 24, 1972 typed letter on American Bank Note Co. letterhead addressed to Northern Bank Note Co. discussing stock certificate security features and the transition away from punch panel formats. Group represents a production and development file related to security printing and certificate design elements rather than issued or fully printed certificates. Conditions range from VF to XF with light handling, folds, and minor toning. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $75-120 Canada 235 235 Canada. Sun Life Assurance Co. and Proof Sample Text, Numeral and Engraving Page from the Canada Bank Note Co., ND.(ca.1897). Canada, ND (ca.1897), Lot of 2 items, Includes a Sun Life Insurance Policy Specimen and a sample sheet of numerous proof text, numerals, numeral counters, and title vignettes, printed by the Canada Bank Note Company of Montreal. The company was established in 1897 as branch of the American Bank Note Company. Both items are in VF to AU condition. Canadian BNC, Montreal. ������������������������ Est. $300-500 Massachusetts 236 236 MA. Heath’s Infallible Counterfeit Detector At Sight, 1867, Book Massachusetts, 1867. Heath’s Greatly Improved and Enlarged Infallible Government Counterfeit Detector, At Sight, applicable to all banks in the United States and Canadas, with genuine designs from the original government plates, by authority from the United States Treasury, Banking House and Counting Room Edition. 7.25 x 9.75 inches, bound in black with gold title imprint on cover. First 2 pages features an engraved design of the United States Treasury building, with 7 presidents depicted above, and at right is an engraved plate title cover. 38+ pages, with 11 engraved plates. All plates are in exceptional condition. This is as close as most of us will ever be to a proof or issued example of the higher denominations. Great reference as well as exceptional counterfeit detector. Outer cover is worn with some damage to binding, still in Fine-VF condition for its age. Scarce counterfeit detector edition. ����������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-900