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 77 110 June 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Various States 553 553 American Bank Note Co., 1975, Proof Security Components from Various States and Title Tester Booklet New York, 1975, Lot of 8 pieces, all intaglio printed in various colors showing the Security Components of Certificate of Titles for states including: Maryland; Minnesota; Texas; Rhode Island; Maine; and Alabama, all mounted on cardstock with engraving details. Also includes: ABNC Title Business Reply Mail sheet; and ABNC Title Tester sheet highlighting the Intaglio “feel of steel” on titles throughout the lot. �������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-300 Washington, D.C. 554 554 Bureau of Engraving & Printing, 1896 Progress Proof Trio Engraved by Robert Ponickau. New York. 1896, Lot of 3 Progress proofs by Robert Ponickau. This trio of two progressive proofs and the final finished engraving first appeared on the announcement of President McKinley’s first Inaugural Ball, March 4, 1897 and was engraved by Robert Ponickau (1846-1920). Born in Germany he settled in Hudson County NJ and joined the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in 1893. He engraved stamps and bank notes and a number of eagle and ship vignettes that appeared on seals and certificates. BEP. (3) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350 555 555 Bureau of Engraving and Printing, 1992-2002 Souvenir Card Pair Pair of Souvenir Cards. Includes: “Fleet of Christopher Columbus 1492” with accompanying envelope with gold embossed text commemorating the 500 year anniversary of Columbus’ voyage, card features a green intaglio design of the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria at sea, with gold embossed border, dated 1992, VF-XF condition; and “United States Mint” Souvenir Card depicting the only 1933 Double Eagle officially issued by the U.S. Mint, black text describing the history of the Double Eagle, green border and underprint, T. Roosevelt at left and F.D.R at right, presented by the American Numismatic Association ANA World’s Fair of Money in 2002, held in a protective envelope with a clear front, also VF-XF condition. (2) ��������������������������������������������� Est. $60-120 Washington, D.C. 556 556 Bureau of Engraving and Printing Souvenir Card, Brochure and Bicentennial 1776 Constitution Series Intaglio Print Washington, D.C. 1960 to 1976, Lot includes 2 pieces from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Includes: 1976, Intaglio printed State Seal Engraving on folder in dark brown, featuring original 13 states in center with other states around margin, only 45 state seals are represented, not included is Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska, & Hawaii, interior features “Constitution Series” text with same engraving only in green; and 1960’s, Engraving & Printing brochure with color photographs; and a Bureau of Engraving and Printing Souvenir Card with green intaglio print, featuring various Washington, D.C. landmarks and George Washington. (2) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $75-150