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 57 133 February 13,2020 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 859 859 Homer Lee Bank Note Company Document Detailing Purchase of All of the Stock Shares, 1891 August 1, 1891. “William L. Strong and Homer Lee with Edmund C. Converse and Augustus D. Shepard - Agreement”, Document detailing purchase of 5,000 shares of Homer Lee Bank Stock for $175,000. VF. (From the John E. Herzog Collection)������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-280 860 860 Lincoln’s Portrait over 1864 Micro-Engraved Proclamation of Emancipation Proof. New York, 1864, the design is 2.75 x 3.75 inches, intaglio engraved and printed in black on larger white card that is 5 x 5.75 inches, Lincoln’s portrait is on top. Amazingly small and detailed engraving, Micro printing at bottom lists “Entered According to an Act of Congress...1864...” for the registration of the engraving, (Not the Proclamation which was written in 1863). Amazing Lincoln collateral as well as Security Printing taken to its ultimate skill level in this artistic and amazing item. No printer’s imprint but only a name and address to identify this item “Mr. Lee, 609 Broadway (NY)”. This is the first time seen by the cataloger and will be an outstanding item for the Lincoln collector. ������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $400-800 861 861 New York Bankers Association 1902 Specimen Invitation and Program for Meeting. NY. 1902, Specimen New York Bankers Association 1902 Specimen Invitation and Program for Meeting. XF-AU. ABNC.���������������������������� Est. $125-250 862 862 Plate Printers Union, Annual Ball, 1899 Gentleman’s and Ladies’ Ticket Pair. NY. Webster Hall location, Lot of 2 Annual Ball tickets for Ladies’ ticket printed on light yellow card with Man and woman using spider press and Gentleman’s ticket printed on pink card. Both intaglio printed in dark brown with ornate text on top and bottom. AU-Unc. Rare Plate Printer ticket pair. ABNC. ��������������������������������� Est. $450-750 863 863 UnionSteamship andRailroadTicketOffice LetterheadSpecimen. Paris, France, 1920’s, Ship vignette on top of letterhead with company info, meant to be used from Paris office, Red SPECIMEN hand stamp and two security punches, XF condition, ABNC. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $70-120 864 864 United States Brewers Association, 25th Convention Banquet Ticket, 1885 Located at theTerraceGarden, NYC. Terrace Garden, New York City. 1885 Banquet Ticket for U.S. Brewers Association, Intaglio printed in light orange-brown on thin white card, 5.25 x 3.25 inches, Perforated on right where stub was removed, Cherub in middle under title, flowers on left and right. The banquet was held at the well known Terrace Garden which was located on Lexington Ave., between 58th and 59th Streets. XF with light toning on the left. ABNC. First time seen by us. � Est. $120-200