Archives International Auctions Sale 57 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera and Historic U.S. Liberty Loan Bonds February 13, 2020

Archives International Auctions - Sale 57 132 February 13,2020 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 853 853 AmericanBankNoteCo., 1929 (ca. 1970s), ExtremelyEarlyVersion of a Hologram on Banknote. New York, NY. A test “10 denomination” intaglio printed specimen note, featuring a round hologram printed directly on the note, mounted on letter size sheet. Also included is a matching undertint proof for the same note. Printer’s internal notes, also included, shed light on the technique employed to produce and print the hologram technology (which was new & cutting edge at the time). Also includes brief description that came with the note. ABNC. (3)����������� Est. $450-750 854 854 American Bank Note Co.1940-50’s Specimen Stock Certificate New York, ND (ca. 1940-50s) >100 Shares Specimen Stock Certificate, Black text with light blue border and undertint. Two allegorical figures at top with shield and book, AU-Unc condition, ABNC. Rare variety.������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-240 855 855 American Bank Note Company 1921 Mirror Image Advertising Banknote New York. 1921. “50” Specimen Note”. Dark olive color. Printed on large margined paper with serial number on top and printed in reverse. ABN sample note. Uniface front proof with blank back. ABNC. �������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-200 856 856 American Bank Note Company, 1929 (ca.1970s), “10 Denomination” Specimen Note Vertical Proof Sheet of 5 Notes. New York, 1929, Uncut Sheet of 5 Notes, All 10 denominations, black ink on white paper, with liberty facing left, large sheet of 5 subjects printed on unwatermarked paper with security thread. Paper with embedded thread inscribed EESTI PAKK for use on modern Estonian notes as well as watermark of castle overlapping central vignette. Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. ���������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-600 857 857 American Bank Note Company, ND (ca.1860-70’s) Advertising Trade Card. New York, NY. ND (ca.1860-70’s), Issued trade card - advertising card, 8 x 5.5 inches, Standing Liberty with shield and sword in middle, black printing on light yellow underprint, “U.S.” underprint in light gray on yellow underprint, Different items printed by the company are listed to the left and right of the Liberty vignette, officers listed below include C.L. Van Zandt, Secy.; Neziah Wright, treasr.; John E. Gavit, pres.; and A.G. Goodall, Vice Pres. Back blank with faint pencil notations. The bottom has hand written in pencil “From- A. Ostlander Smith”. This is the first time we have offered this outstanding ABN advertising card. This was last offered in 2004 at the Lyn Knight St. Louis Auction.��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $450-900 858 858 Continental Bank Note Company 1860-70’s, Advertising Card on Coated Glossy Stock. New York, ND (ca.1860-70’s), Security Printer Advertising Card with portraits of General Grant, Stanton and one other, approximately 6 by 4 inches, black intaglio printing on thin white coated stock card, XF condition with toning on left and right borders and 4 small areas of mounting stains on the back 4 corners, rare and desirable Security Printer Ad Card, Continental BNC. ����������������������������������� Est. $450-900