Archives International Auctions Sale 60 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Historic Ephemera, Security Printing Ephemera, Stamps & Postal History July 7 & 8, 2020

Archives International Auctions - Sale 60 234 July 7-8,2020 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 1485 1485Whaling Proof Vignette Trio, ND (ca.1840-50’s possibly reprinted 1900-1950) Whaling vignettes, Lot of 3 Proof from later pulls, Includes 5.75 x 4 inch vignette similar to the version of the Page painting used on Newark Whaling & Sealing Co., Wait P241; TC&C, 6.25 x 2.75 Inches of whalers in small boat approaching whale, light impression, used on Mechanics Bank of New Bedford, MA. $1 obsolete; and, DW&C, 6.5 x 2.2 inches, whalers approaching spouting whale with ships in background, used on only one note, the $10 Merchants Bank of Norwich, CT. All printed on glossy paper and are relatively modern reprints of early vignettes. Still attractive, desirable and rare. All are uncirculated and rare in any condition. ���������������������������������������������� Est. $250-450 1486 1486 Whaling Proof Vignette Used on City Bank of Providence, R.I. $2 Obsolete but More Engraved Detail, ND (ca.1840-50’s) R.I., Whaling vignette but with increased engraved detail by either TCC or RW&H used on Providence, R.I., City Bank $2 obsolete banknote, Black printing on india paper, Design has whaling boat being swamped with men falling out in foreground with whaler harpooning whale in rear with whaling ship in background, with cross-hatching on borders, 3 x 1.75 inches, AU to Uncirculated, TCC or RWH&E.��������������������������� Est. $250-500 1487 1487Whaling Proof Vignette Used on City Bank of Providence, R.I. $2 Obsolete, ND (ca.1840-50’s) R.I., Whaling vignette by RW&H used on Providence, R.I., City Bank $2 obsolete banknote, Black printing on india paper, Design has whaling boat being swamped with men falling out in foreground with whaler harpooning whale in rear with whaling ship in background. 3.75 x 2.25 inches, Uncirculated, TC&Co imprint with Plate # V46516. TCC.����������������������������������� Est. $250-400 1488 1488 Whaling Proof Vignette Which is slightly Different than TC&C Version used on Obsolete Banknotes, ND (ca.1840-50’s). Whaling vignette similar to the design used on the New Bedford, Massachusetts series of obsoletes but possibly with stronger engraving, 5 x 4 inches, Printed on india paper in black glued to thin card, TCC or related printer. ��������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-400 1489 1489 HistoricWhale Hunting Scene, ca. 1840-50 Used onObsolete Banknotes & Fiscal Documents. Philadelphia, PA. 4 1/2 x 2 inch oval whaling vignette printed on india paper glued to thin manila card. Sailors paddling large canoe toward spouting whale with harpooner gesturing to crew as a whale surfaces, ships and dead whale with an American flag are seen in the background, Plate # “Phil - V 46511” at bottom of the india paper proof and on the top of the manila card. From a banknote company archive roller index book. Another rare and desirable whaling vignette, seldom seen in any form.����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-400 1490 1490ABNC City Council of Brunswick, Georgia, Proof and Error Proof Souvenir Sheets (2) Lot of 2 sheets, Both are uncut printer’s proofs, Includes correct ANA, 1995 Atlanta card with $1 note and an incorrect Anaheim, CA, card with text about the vignette of collecting tree sap but has the impression of the $5 Mail ship steamboat note that belongs on the Milwaukee, card. Confusing, yes but rare. Both Mint, ABNC. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $90-180