Archives International Auctions Sale 53 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera June 20, 2019

Archives International Auctions - Sale 53 81 June 20,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 598 598 Annual Ball Plate Printers’ Union, 1873 “LadiesTicket” Invitation. New York, February 21, 1873, 5.5 x 4 inches, printed on very light pink card stock. Printer and female assistant using Spider Press in the middle under and surrounded by ornate title and flourishes, Intaglio printed, includes matching envelope, Superb condition, from a new find. National BNC. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-375 599 599 ProofVignettes of NotableGentleman byABNC, CBNC and NBNC ca.1840-1880s. Lot of 5 proof vignettes. ND (ca.1860-1870’s). Includes George Peabody in purple by Continental BNC; John B.Stetson, ABNC; George M. Pullman, ABNC; Mayor Stokley, Philadelphia, ABNC; and, Henry D. Barto, National BNC. All are in AU to Uncirculated condition, size ranges from 2 by 3 inches up to 3 by 3.5 inches. Scarce and very attractive proof assortment. ABNC, NBNC, CBNC.������������������ Est. $120-240 600 600 Statue of Liberty - Bartholdi Statue, ND ca.1900 Proof Large Die Proof. Statue of Liberty proof vignette, Printed on india paper on large thin card. ABNC. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $40-75 601 601 Universal Counterfeit Detector, ca.1820-30’s, Obsolete Look-a- like. New York, Advertising note used for counterfeit detecting. Multiple vignettes including portrait of George Washington as well as denomination counters, cameo portraits and allegorical portraits. The note was designed by H.S. Foote. It was also used for vignette selection for banknotes and security documents. Scarce. ����������������� Est. $200-350 New York & Canada 602 602 DuraNote Uncut Block of 4 notes, ND 1980-90’s Specimen DuraNote Polymer Notes. New York and Canada, uncut block of 4 notes, All with different watermark and security devices on right margins, face also includes design of oil wells, a small silver Pegasus and S/N’s DN 000000, back with farmer falling horse drawn water or oil tank. Large excess margins at right include clear window with white maple leaf, crisscross white pattern over clear window, and 2 small rectangles on the other 2 note. Choice to Gem Uncirculated. Large excess margin at right and at top with litho color bars, Rare DuraNote polymer Paper sample. �������������������������������������� Est. $300-500 New York, Pennsylvania 603 603 Lazy Deuce and Other Lazy Denomination Security Underprints Used on Obsolete Banknotes, ca.1840-50’s. Lot of 4 different proofs. All are Lazy Numerals used as security elements for Obsolete Banknotes, includes the Numerals 1, 2 3 and 5, all that would be printed horizontally (hence the word lazy) as an underprint security element that is found on numerous obsolete banknotes. Printed by one of the ABN predecessor companies, all are printed on india paper that is unmounted in light orange-brown. All are in AU to Uncirculated, all are rare. Found in the ABN vignette archives in 2005. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-200 Ohio 604 604 McKinley Birthplace Memorial Association 1911 Certificate. Niles, Ohio, 1911, Engraved image of McKinley flanked by flags on mint certificate certifying holder as member of the association, Engraved seal at bottom. AU to Uncirculated condition. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200