Archives International Auctions Auction 77 June 15, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 77 107 June 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com U.S. OBSOLETE BANKNOTES 538 538 Homer Lee Bank Note Company, ca.1880-90’s Advertising Note New York, NY. (ca.1880-90s) Homer Lee Bank Note Co. Multicolor intaglio advertising note printed on thin card, eagle in middle with Liberty at left, back with information of the products the company prints. Uncirculated condition. HLBNC. ��������������������� Est. $200-350 SECURITY PRINTING EPHEMERA 539 539 Laban Heath, Counterfeit Money Sample Note, ca. 1860-70. New York. “1” Denomination, Black intaglio printing on thin off white card cut down to banknote size, Printed by ABNC. Uncirculated condition. Issued inside the Heath’s Counterfeit Detector books. ABNC. ��������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-260 540 540 Rawdon,Wright, Hatch & Edson, 1850Advertising Note. New York, 1850, Multi-vignetted ad note stating “Specimen of American Bank Note Engraving, Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, New York” with small print underneath on the margin “Engraved for Part 1. of the Patent Office Report of 1850”, Back bank, Printed in black on thin off white card, Washington and Franklin portraits on the lower left and right, Eagle left, Allegorical Liberty at right with capital building in middle flanked by denomination counters “3” and “5”. AU condition with slight water staining on the middle right, still very attractive for its age. Historic security printer ad note. RWH&E. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $325-650 541 541 Security PrintingColorChart, Numerals, &Employee IDSpecimen Proofs, 1900-1970s New York, 1900-1970s. Lot of 6 Items, Includes: ABN Proof Numeral Counters, 500-1000-500 from Bonds, 1880-1920, 7.25 x 3.75 In. Unc . Printed on glossy paper. Plate # 2060 on top left in reverse; SBNC Security Bank Note Co. “Litho Color No.B303” Specimen Sheet from Color Chart; United States Banknote Corp., 1970s Reception Invitation & ABN Proof Employee ID. Lot includes 2 pieces: A 1977 Proof Invitation to a reception held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 5.5 x 4.5 inches; Progress Proof Employee Identification Card, Intaglio 4 x 4.5 inches. Both pieces feature the same engraving of an eagle at top. VF and unique. (4 pieces). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. (6) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 542 542 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. $200-375