Archives International Auctions Auction 82 January 24th, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 82 103 January 24, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Malaysia & U.S. 520 520 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. $120-240 Montana and Illinois 521 521 Western Bank Note and Engraving Co., 1890-30s, Trio of Advertising Cards Chicago, Illinois, 1890-1920s. Group of 3 pieces, All are Advertising Business Cards from the Western Bank Note and Engraving Co., Western Division of the American Bank Note Co: Micro-Engraving of the Declaration of Independence, originally engraved in 1840, surrounded by George Washington, John Adams, Great Seal of the United States, as well as the state seals of the thirteen original colonies, on reverse is a depiction of the Western Bank Note Co. building in Chicago, AU condition with faint bend blemish at top center; Second piece is features “The American Flag,” a poem authored by W. D. Nesbit, with allegorical Liberty at left, XF to AU condition with some toning at center. Both are printed on cardstock; the third Intaglio Vignette features the Seal of Montana with state details such as settlement date, union admittance date, area in square miles, and population in 1910. 13 x 9 cm, Intaglio with black text, seal with green frame. VF condition. Used as an advertising piece. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $200-400 Nevada 522 522 American Bank Note Co., Progress Proof Vignette Series used on Braniff Airways, Inc., 1972, Stock certificates. Nevada, 1972. Group of 4 Progress Proof Vignettes of Allegorical woman in clouds with a globe beside her. Lot includes: Vignette with “First Proof ” stamped at top; Progress Proof of woman without background; A photograph of the Vignette on glossy photo paper; and Vignette with “last proof ” written at bottom right corner. Of the 4, 3 are printed on India paper and are mounted on cardstock. AU to Uncirculated condition. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $180-350 New York 523 523 ABNC Proof Vignette Study of Similar Vignettes Reused on Various Stocks, Bonds and Fiscal Documents, ND (ca.1910-30s) New York, Lot of 3 Vignettes that are very similar, all 3 have winged figures flanking circle with company title. Companies are Henry I. Siegel Co. Inc., Harcourt Brace & World Inc. (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Inc), &Wachovia Bank & Trust Co. All vignettes are printed on India paper and are XF-AU condition. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $80-160 524 524 ABNC Proof Vignette Study of Similar Vignettes Reused on Various Stocks, Bonds and Fiscal Documents,, ND (ca.1880s) New York, Group of 4 Vignettes of the same Allegorical woman but with different scenes in the background. Vignettes were used on various ephemera, The titles of the vignettes are: Penelope, Commercia, Transita & fourth is untitled, Printed on India paper, Items are XF-AU condition. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $140-280 525 525 American Bank Note Co. 1881 Letter and Playing Card ProofWith Approval Form addressed to “Smillie”. New York, 1881. Lot of 2 pieces: Brief Note written to Mr. Smillie regarding a die, handwritten on Memorandum from American Bank Note Co. letterhead; and a Playing Card Back Proof in blue, also from ABNC, featuring an ornate design at center. Both are in Fine-VF condition with some damage to edges and staple holes. Mr. Smillie is likely James Smillie, an American artist and engraver. (2) �� Est. $130-260