Archives International Auctions Auction 97 October 9, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 97 82 October 9, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 368 368 IndustrialTrypticVignette,WaterfallVignette and Birds-Eye-View of Coastal City Proof VignetteTrio, ca.1870-1900 ca.1870-1900, Lot of 3 Vignettes Used on Obsolete Banknotes, Stocks, bonds, and checks. ABN LDP Proof Vignettes are printed on India paper and mounted on cardstock. These are authentic proof vignettes from the American Bank Note Archives which was dispersed through auctions and private sales between 1988 and 2005. It is an extremely rare intaglio proof vignette printed on India paper from the original plates in very limited quantities by ABNC. 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. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ����������������������������������������������������� Est. $150-250 Checks, Drafts & Exchanges Colorado & Yukon Territory 369 369 Bank of British North America, Canadian Bank of Commerce, & First National Bank I/C Check Assortment, 1899 to 1909 Colorado & Yukon Territory, 1899-1909. Lot of 15+ I/C Bank Checks from: Bank of British North America (6), Canadian Bank of Commerce (1), & First National Bank [of Cripple Creek Colorado] (9). Checks have imprinted revenue stamps and are punched out cancelled and crossed out cancelled, VF to XF condition. (16). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 Connecticut 370 370 National Bank of New England and Second National Bank of New Haven Assortment of I/C Checks, 1877 to 1900 Connecticut, 1877-1900. Lot of 50+ I/U Bank Checks with revenue stamp and imprinted revenue stamps, Includes 40+, New Haven, CT., 1899, RN-X Imprinted Revenues on ABNC printed checks from the Second National Bank of New Haven ; and, an assortment of National Bank of New England I/C Checks. Checks range from VF to XF condition. ABNC. (50+). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ����������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 Georgia 371 371 GA. Harrold, Johnson &Co.Warehouse &CommissionMerchants, ND (1900-1909), Specimen Check or Draft. Americus, Georgia, ND (1900- 09). Specimen Check with black printing, Warehouse at top left and cotton flower at right, S/N 00000, Pin Punched Specimen at bottom right, AU-Unc. condition. CBNC. Harrold, Johnson & Co. was a prominent warehouse and commission merchant business in Americus, Georgia, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The company specialized in handling and trading agricultural products, particularly cotton, providing essential services like storage and sales for farmers. It played a crucial role in the local economy by connecting producers with broader markets and offering financial support. This type of business was integral to the agricultural economy of the South during that period. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $110-180 Illinois 372 372 IL. Springfield Marine Bank, ND (1910-19), Specimen Check or Draft Springfield, Illinois, ND (1910-19). Specimen Check with black printing and vignette of cattle grazing at top, S/N 00000, Specimen overprint and POCs, “Last Specimen” stamp in blue at center, AU-Unc. condition, ABNC. Founded in 1851, the Springfield Marine Bank of Illinois was a key financial institution in Springfield, known for its stability and influential role in the city’s economic development. It served both individuals and businesses and was associated with notable figures like Abraham Lincoln. The bank’s historic building is a local landmark, and while it eventually merged with other institutions as part of industry consolidation, its legacy remains a significant part of Springfield’s financial history. ���������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $110-180