Archives International Auctions Auction 87 September 12, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 87 96 September 12, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 481 481 Proof Numeral Denomination Security Underprints Used on Obsolete Banknotes, Stocks, Bonds, ca. 1840-60s New York or Philadelphia, ca. 1850-90s. Group of 6 different Proof Lazy Numeral Banknote Protectors, ca. 1840-50s, Includes: 1; 2 (2), 2 different colors; 3 (2), 2 different colors; and 5, Used as undertint security elements for Obsolete Banknotes in light gray and light green, printed on india paper. These vignettes would be printed horizontally as an underprint security element. Printed by one of the ABN predecessor companies, all are printed on india paper that is unmounted. All are in AU to Uncirculated. Rare. (6)......... ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350 482 482 Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson Bank Note Engravers, 1854, Handwritten Letter with Letterhead New York, NY, 1854. Handwritten letter addressed to Titus Eddy Esq regarding a “note for six hundred dollars ($600)” Signed as Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson. VF to XF condition with light signs of age. Interesting security printer letter. Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson (RWH&E) was one of the most prominent printing and engraving firms in nineteenth-century America. It was also the first to receive a government contract for designing and printing U.S. postage stamps. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 483 483 Security&Lithography Printer BusinessCard ca. 1870 to 1970. New York and Pennsylvania, Lot of 4 items, Includes: ca.1870’s Major & Knapp letterhead or business card with ornate lettering,, offices located at 56 & 58 Park Place; 1970’s, U.S. Banknote Corporation adhesive label, intaglio printed with the #407 in red; and 2 different Security Bank Note Company, Proof intaglio printed business cards from their New York branch located at 52 Wall Street, ca. 1940-60’s. All are in VF to Uncirculated condition. USBNC, SBNC, & M&K. (4) ����������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-250 484 484 Security PrintingColorChart, Numerals, &Employee IDSpecimen Proofs, 1900-1970s New York, 1900-1970s. Lot of 6 Items, Includes: ABN Proof Numeral Counters, 500-1000-500 from Bonds, 1880-1920, 7.25 x 3.75 In. Unc . Printed on glossy paper. Plate # 2060 on top left in reverse; SBNC Security Bank Note Co. “Litho Color No.B303” Specimen Sheet from Color Chart; United States Banknote Corp., 1970s Reception Invitation & ABN Proof Employee ID. Lot includes 2 pieces: A 1977 Proof Invitation to a reception held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 5.5 x 4.5 inches; Progress Proof Employee Identification Card, Intaglio 4 x 4.5 inches. Both pieces feature the same engraving of an eagle at top. VF and unique. (4 pieces). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. (6) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-250 485 485 Sixtieth Annual Convention (1952) of the International P.P, Die Stampers & Engravers Union, Specimen Cover and Inner Front Page. New York, NY. May 12th to 17th, 1952. Intaglio printed front cover printed on thin off white card with allegorical women flanking globe in middle under title, Specimen overprints and 2 POC’s; the inner page has text with the name of the convention, date and location also with specimen overprints on thin paper, Both are Uncirculated. This is the first time offered since these since purchased at Christie’s in 1991. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $110-220