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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 80 124 October 25, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com U.S. and England 627 627 De La Rue Giori S.A., DuraNote Polymer Advertising note, ca.1989-1994 Proof Uncut Pair with Beethoven on right with Audience. U.S. & England. ca.1989-1994, Uncut vertical pair of notes, DuraNote polymer paper sample with De La Rue Giori intaglio printing. This was used as a sample to test the printing qualities of the paper. Gray-Black, no undertint, blank back, Choice to Gem Uncirculated. Rare polymer note. ������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-500 Washington, D.C. 628 628 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. $130-260 629 629 American Bank Note Co. 1881 Proof Vignette Used on U.S. Obsolete Banknotes Mounted on Manila Card ABNC, 1881. Black Intaglio Proof Vignette featuring a scene of Native Americans hunting at left, and a man chopping wood near steers and children at right, “V 45971” underprint, 25 x 9 centimeters. Mounted on brown cardstock, archival proof notes at left. VF condition. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-200 630 630 Western Bank Note Co. ca. 1870-80s Intaglio Printed Advertisement Sheet Chicago, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri. ND (Ca.1870- 80s), Advertisement Sheet from the Western Bank Note Company, Engravers & Printers of Bonds, Stock Certificates, Bankers’ Drafts, Bills of Exchange, and Railway Annual Tickets. Black intaglio printing on orange-brown thin cardstock, featuring a train at center with ornate frame under title with list of items printed by WBNC. Uncirculated condition. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $230-375