Archives International Auctions Auction 85 May 23, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 85 92 April 4, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 463 463 Micro-printing of the Declaration of Independence, Creed & Lord’s Prayer, and the Ten Commandments, ca.1840s Philadelphia and New York, ND (ca. 1840s). Historic Charles Toppan engraved Micro-printing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and 2 other micro printed items, The Lord’s Prayer and the Ten Commandments. The entire card that has all 3 are micro-printed items on a 4 inches by 2.5 inches card with the circular Declaration of Independence engraving being 0.75 inches in diameter, no bigger then the size of a U.S. twentieth century 1 cent piece, and the Lord’s Prayer and, the Ten Commandments, each barely over 1/2 inch in diameter. Each upper corner of the card has extremely small portraits of George Washington with small cornucopias at top flanking small Spread-winged eagle in middle at top. No imprint, but very possibly engraved by Carpenter. We sold a similar proof of this type of only the central Declaration of Independence, printed on india paper that was cut to shape and mounted in a manila file folder with the Plate # V 37263, in our very first auction in 2007, for over $1000. This is the second micro-engraving of the Declaration of Independence we have offered of this type, which dates back to the Micro-engraved version by Charles Toppan in Philadelphia on July 4, 1840. Printed in black on white coated stock, blank back, Uncirculated to CU condition with very light foxing or oxidation on the edges. This micro-engraving was an amazing accomplishment for that time period. Rare and early ABN predecessor advertising piece demonstrating amazing early technical abilities of this well known engraver. Very possibly unique. Est. $1500-2500 464 464 The Romance of Intaglio Bank Note Printed by ABNC, 1925 ABNC 1925, book about Paul Revere and the impact he has on banknotes, Hardcovered second edition, Intaglio proof vignette of Paul Revere on inner front cover, New as printed condition, ABNC. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 465 465 The Romance of Intaglio Bank Note Printed by ABNC, 1925 ABNC 1925, book about Paul Revere and the impact he has on banknotes, Hardcovered second edition, Intaglio proof vignette of Paul Revere on inner front cover, New as printed condition, ABNC. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 466 466 Vienna Exposition, 1873, Proof Medal of Merit Textile Label From ABNC Archives. New York. 1873, Proof printed on india paper in black. 10.5 by 8 inches, Printed on india paper, 2 large sized award medal vignettes. “Vienna Exposition 1873 medal of Merit Awarded to the Langdon Mfg. Co….”. Label has been folded for archival storage in the past. Paper is intact with no holes. Appears VF. Rare and ornate advertising label. ABNC. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-280