Archives International Auctions Auction 81 December 15th & 16th 2022

Archives International Auctions - Sale 81 92 December 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 419 419 American Bank Note Co., 1921 Reverse Litho-Proof 50 Cents Ad Note New York, 1921. 50 Cents Proof Ad Note from the American Bank Note CO., Green intaglio print on off-white paper, printed in reverse (off a transfer die?), large margins with “320 Green” written at bottom center. ABNC. �������������������������������� Est. $200-350 420 420 American Bank Note Co., 1930-40’s Advertising & Letterhead Proof Vignettes New York. Lot of 7 proof ABN advertising items, Includes Proofs of Letterhead, Annual Report, Service Certificate, Calendar top, Eagle heads, Bonds. India paper proofs mounted on die reference folders, partial folders, or unattached. Circa 1930’s to 1940’s. VF to Unc., 7 pieces. �������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-600 421 421 American Bank Note Company, Progress Proof Vignette Group of 4, ca. 1880-1920s New York, 4 Proof Vignettes, including: “State of Delaware,” Vignette Pair, the first is a Progress Proof, the other is a full Proof, both featuring an allegorical child flanked by women; and, Second Pair is: “Protection No. 3” and features an empty wreath at center flanked by allegorical figures, one is a Progress Proof. Some of the vignettes have spotting and foxing and the other two, just minor issues. ABNC. (4) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-400 422 422 City of New York, 1948 Production File by Hamilton BNC., with Proofs, HBNC Letterhead & Correspondence New York, 1948. Production File for the development and printing of bonds for the City of New York, including: Hamilton Bank Note Engraving & Printing Co. 1948 Typewritten Letter regarding specimen designs and possible changes; Security Banknote Co. Plate Printing Order Sheet; Plant Order Form; and a $1000 Uncut Vertical Pair of Progress Proofs of the 3% Bond to “Provide for the Supply of Water.” All are in VF to XF condition with various signs of wear. Also includes the corresponding file folder which contained the production items. (5) ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-400 423 423 Danforth, Wright & Co. Bank Note Engravers, 1854, Letter with Letterhead New York, NY, 1854. Handwritten letter addressed to F.C. Spinner Esq. signed by Danforth Wright & Co. Fine to VF condition with toning and slight damage to the margins, black text with black handwriting, and feature an intaglio printed letterhead with Benjamin Franklin’s portrait at top center with a list of the predecessor companies that joined forces to form DW&C. Rare security printer letterhead. �������������������� Est. $300-450