Archives International Auctions Auction 80 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022: Lots 1 to 826 in 2 SESSIONS

Archives International Auctions - Sale 80 119 October 25, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com New York 607 607 ABNC Security Printer ca.1870-80’s, Progress Proof Engraving of Portrait of a Gentleman From Smiley Archives. ND (ca.1870-80s), Progress Intaglio portrait engravings, Both are 6 x 9 inches, Includes 2 engravings, one partially engraved and the second complete. India paper mounted on thin card. Not signed or identified. 2 pieces. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 Pennsylvania 608 608 Fairman, Draper, Underwood & Company 1824 Proof Advertising Sheet Philadelphia. 1824, 12 1/2” x 15 1/2”. With over sixty intaglio engraved vignettes, counters and end panels by one of the premier bank note companies of the 1820s. Near the top is an advertising bank note with an ornamental 5 near the center and Franklin and Washington at the sides. The reason for printing and distributing this type of sheet is made clear by the text on the bank note - “This Specimen of Work to prevent FORGERIES is respectfully submitted to the Banking Institutions of the UNITED STATES.” Lightly pasted on to a contemporary ledger sheet that was used as a scrapbook page. Trimmed to the outside border, otherwise Choice VF. ���������� Est. $650-1000 SECURITY PRINTING EPHEMERA Malaysia & U.S. 609 609 U.S. &Malaysia. 1929 (ca.1960s-70s) SampleTest Note w/ “Tiger” Watermark. New York, NY. 1929 (ND 1960s-70s). 10 Denomination, American Bank Note Co. Sample “Test Note” with “Tiger” Watermark. Green face, black back, foil security thread at right, Tiger watermark in window at right slightly into border design. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ with comment “As Made Ink.” Rare with watermark. ABNC. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-260 New Orleans 610 610 New Orleans Related Checks, Drafts and Ephemera, 1830-1860s NewOrleans, 1930-1860s. Lot of 9 NewOrleans related items, Includes: Carrollton Bank Unissued Check; 7 Cancelled checks from First National Bank of New Orleans, ca.1865; 1850 Shipping receipt for items leaving New York onboard the Hudson and headed for New Orleans. All items are VF-XF condition. (9) Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $120-200