Archives International Auctions Sale 59 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera and Historic Ephemera May 7, 2020

Archives International Auctions - Sale 59 45 May 7,2020 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 269 269 Carpenter Tech Progress Proof Vignette Trio, ca.1960-70’s. New York. Lot of 3 pieces, Image of Spaceman, scientist with beaker and deep sea diver with image of stars and planet earth behind them. Includes original Photo-Model of the final design as a watercolor or pen and ink and 2 different progress proof stages of the engraving, one partially engraved and the second close to be complete. The proofs are india printed and mounted on large card. Uncirculated to CU condition. ABNC. Est. $100-200 270 270 SixtiethAnnual Convention of the International P.P, Die Stampers & Engravers Union, 1952 Specimen Cover and Inner Front Page. New York, NY. May 12th to 17th, 1952. Intaglio printed front cover printed on thin off white card with allegorical women flanking globe in middle under title, Specimen overprints and 2 POC’s; the inner page has text with the name of the convention, date and location also with specimen overprints on thin paper, Both are Uncirculated. (ex- Christies June 1991 American Bank Note Archives Auction and from the Bob Schwartz Collection). This is the first time I have offered these since purchased at Christie’s by me in 1991. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-600 271 No Lot Pennsylvania 272 272 Republic Bank Note Company, ca.1900-1920 (plates destroyed in 1949) Uncut Proof Payroll Checks. Pittsburgh, PA. Uncut sheet of 2 proof checks printed in green. “Not good for more than $50” on bottom of check. Cut out wedge cancels in signature blocks, Purple Cancelled overprints referring to the plates being destroyed. Stains, wrinkle, but extremely rare if not unique. RBNC.���������� Est. $200-300 273 273 Thirty-Ninth Annual Convention of the International P.P, Die Stampers & Engravers Union, 1931 Specimen Cover. Philadelphia, PA. July 20th to 25th, 1931. Intaglio printed front cover printed on thin off white card with Pilgrims meeting with Native Americans, Specimen overprints and 2 POC’s. Uncirculated. (ex-Christies June 1991 American Bank Note Archives Auction and from the Bob Schwartz Collection). This is the first time I have offered these since purchased at Christie’s by me in 1991. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $300-600 U.S. & Canada 274 274 DuraNote - Polymer Test Note, ND (ca.1989-1993) Specimen. Canada and U.S., 100 Units, Printed on DuraNote polymer paper, Oil platform on face, Silver Pegasus in middle, Gold foil flower on right , S/N DN000000, back with horses pulling oil tank. PCGS graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 PPQ. ������������������������� Est. $80-160