Archives International Auctions Auction 87 September 12, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 87 94 September 12, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 471 471 Western Banknote Pair of Eagle Vignette Variations from 1882. Chicago, Illinois. Lot of 2 Early eagle Vignettes variations Used on Drafts, Exchanges, Stock and Bond certificates and Security Printed Documents. Both show the same Perched Eagle with Spread wings, but one has additional view of locomotives traveling from either side, Both are printed on india paper and mounted on manila card with plate numbers at top of the card and on the india paper. Both are cut down large die proofs. VF-XF condition. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������������������������������� Est. $200-350 SECURITY PRINTER EPHEMERA New York 472 472 “The Romance of Intaglio Banknotes” 1925 ABNC Book With Intaglio Portrait of Paul Revere New York, 1925, 2d edition black leather hardbound booklet with tipped in engraving of Paul Revere, Gold on leather cover with “Compliments of Daniel E. Woodhull, President”, Uncirculated condition as made, ABNC. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $75-150 SECURITY PRINTING EPHEMERA 473 473 American Bank Note Co. 1881 Letter and Playing Card Back Proof With 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 with a small ABN imprint, 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. $140-280 474 474 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. $280-550 475 475 American Bank Note Company, ND (1920-40s) “Thomas Edison” Portrait Specimen Advertising Note, New York, ND (1920-40s). 20 Units Specimen Note, Blue printing with portrait of Thomas Edison at center, Back is blank. Printed on planchetted bank note paper. Archival notations on bottom margin. Plate # 106147 on top. Cut down to bank note size. 2 small staple holes on far left margin away from design. Uncirculated condition. Rare advertising note with Edison. ABNC. (ex. John E. Herzog Collection) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-700