Archives International Auctions Auction 73 January 18, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 73 91 January 18, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 434 434 Sixtieth Annual Convention (1952) of the International P.P, Die Stampers & Engravers Union, 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. This is the first time offered since these since purchased at Christie’s in 1991. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $220-375 435 435 Story ofAmerican BankNoteCompany, 1958 BookwithVignettes New York, 1959. Hardcover book titled “The Story of American Bank Note Company” by William H. Griffiths, covered in a plastic protector. Vignette on hardcover in green, with title underneath, Gray with dark brown text and border at left. 92 pages long, Black text, with 9 pages of steel-plate printed vignettes interspersed throughout. Included vignettes are: Presidents of the United States; Maritime Vignettes/Railroad Vignettes; Specimens of Various Styles of Engraving; Domestic Subjects/Subjects of Other Countries; Animals and Birds/Allegorical Vignettes for Commerce and Industry; Allegorical Vignettes for Commerce and Industry; Prominent Americans; Prominent People of Other Countries; and American Bank Note Company’s Map of the World, lithographically printed. With a Foreword by the Chairman and President of the ABNC, W. Frederic Colclough, this book covers the time period from 1795 to 1958. It charts the origins and the rise of the company to the major printing company it is today. VF condition with very faint stain on cover, otherwise in excellent condition. ���������� Est. $150-250 New York & Canada 436 436 DuraNoteUncutVertical Strip of 4 notes, ND 1980-90’s Specimen DuraNote Polymer Notes. New York and Canada, uncut vertical strip of 4 notes, All with design of oil wells on face, silver small Pegasus and S/N’s DN 000000, back with farmer falling horse drawn water or oil tank. Large excess margin in white at right. Choice to Gem Uncirculated. Rare DuraNote polymer Paper sample. ������ Est. $200-350 Pennsylvania 437 437 Security Bank Note Co. Letterhead, 1909 Typewritten Letter Pennsylvania, 1909. Typewritten letter on Security Bank Note Co. letterhead featuring an ornate design and eagle at top center. The letter regards a bid placed for Deputy Treasurer, State of Connecticut, Mr. B. F. Marsh’s business, and highlights the printing company’s wishes for a future relationship. Fine - VF condition with staining at top margin. Unique piece of printing ephemera. SBNC. �������������������������������������������� Est. $140-280