Archives International Auctions Auction 87 September 12, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 87 95 September 12, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 476 476 Brooklyn Bridge 100th Centennial Celebration Certificate, 1983 with ca.1880s Intaglio Proof Vignette of the Bridge. New York, 1983. Brooklyn Bridge Centennial Celebration Certificate, 12x16 inches, Black text with blue border and undertint, View of the Brooklyn Bridge with the World Trade Towers at top center, Black and white intaglio printed vignette of the Brooklyn Bridge in front, Gold embossed seal at center bottom, Uncirculated condition. The Brooklyn Bridge started construction in 1869 and was completed fourteen years later in 1883. It was originally called the New York and Brooklyn Bridge and the East River Bridge, but it was later dubbed the Brooklyn Bridge. However, it was not named as such until the city government passed a law to that effect in 1915. ABNC. ������������������������������������������� Est. $90-180 477 477 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. Upper left in small print states “Original Designs for Vignettes and other Embellishments Furnished when required without charge”. Rare security printer letterhead. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-450 478 478 Intaglio Printed ABN Proof Vignette, 1920-1950s New York, 1920- 1950s. American Bank Note Company Proof Vignette of Allegorical Female Figures used for different stock/bond certificates, printed on india paper that is unmounted. The vignettes were used for U.S. and Worldwide Obsolete banknotes, stock and bond certificates, checks, drafts and other fiscal issues. ABNC printed extra vignette proofs for use in future designs as well as for samples for their records. Most of them are known with very few impressions as vignettes (between 1 and 20 total, mostly in the 5 or 10 total printed category). Predecessor printers such as Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Co.; National Bank Note Co.; Continental Bank Note Co., and others are represented. All were acquired by ABNC over the years and kept in their archives that were stored by ABN. This is a rare opportunity to collect a rare historical engraving by this amazing company. Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. Printed by ABNC. ��������������������������������� Est. $35-60 479 479 Manhattan Railway Co., 1881 (1943 Reprint Cancellation Impressions), Assortment of ABNC Proof Items New York......, 1881 (1943 reprinted proofs from original plates as records of destruction). Lot of 7 Items, Includes: 4 Proof Bonds, 2 with different vignettes and the other 2 First Preferred and Second Preferred Borders and Underprints, Also includes ABNC order sheet with specifications requested; Sample ticket with notes on specifications. Items range from Choice Fine to VF condition. (7). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. (ex. John E. Herzog Collection) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-260 480 480 NewYork Engraver & Printer Business Card Pair, ca. 1850-1870s. New York, NY. Lot of 2 intaglio printed business cards, Includes: A. Robin, Historical Engraver, located at 55 Liberty Street, NY, black printing on pink card; and, Wiltshire & Clement, Engravers, Die Sinkers, Printers and Stampers, located at 76 Nassau Street, NY, black printing printed on thick card. Both in XF with either stains or very small problems, still scarce if not rare printer and engraver business cards. (2) �������������� Est. $200-350