American Bank Note Company Archives, Part III

188- (ca.1887). Steamers 100 Gross Tons and Under. Proof certificate with black title, text and vignette and green border. Printed by the BEP. Engrave

18-- (ca.1870's). Square 9.5 x 8.5 inch label. Multiple vignettes of allegorical women on upper corners, U.S. capital in middle and sailors sitt...

Specimen certificate. 189-. Vignette of sword, gun and helmet on top and cross bow on bottom. Back has red "Last Specimen - Not to be Given Out...

Charleston. 1901-1902. Issued ticket from SC Expo. Vignette of allegorical woman on left with Expo grounds in middle and coupon-admission ticket on ri

1892. Intaglio proof printed on thin white card. Columbus's landing on front and back has text World's Columbian Exposition In Commemoration...

Chicago. 1893. Specimen admission ticket. Native American on left with feather headdress. Red specimen overprint, "00000" serial numbers a...

Buffalo, New York. 3 different expo tickets. 1. Souvenir Ticket. "Buffalo Day October 19" in red. Black printing; 2. Children's Ticket...

11 large format white boards that are glued or laminated in various sizes with automobile titles, birth certificates and other official state and loca

5 large format white boards that are laminated in various sizes with automobile licenses, titles, birth certificates, VHS Movie Labels to prevent coun

7 large format black boards, 25 by 20 inches, with automobile titles, birth certificates and other official state and local government documents mount

7 large format white boards that are laminated, 29 by 17 inches, with automobile titles, birth certificates and other official state and local governm

2 different items. One is the specimen intaglio printed cover of the "Exchange" by the NYSE with red specimen overprint and the second is ...

(ca.1970-80's). 31 different gift certificates and modern scrip notes for goods and services from a wide variety of well known corporate entitie...

(ca.1984). Extremely early "Laser Authentiseal" Holograms used on documents, gift certificates and by themselves. Mounted on 24 x 20 inch ...

(ca.1980-90's). Lot includes 4 items. 1. Large 15 x 14 inch model of design "ABNC" logo that was reduced and used for the latent image...

ND (ca.1980-90's). 5 different items. 1. ABNC. Security Ink "E" Series booklet of 21 pages with 4 different security undertint pattern...

100 Shares. Common stock. Olive green border. Red specimen overprint and POC's Hugh Hefner facsimile signature. XF condition. ABNC. "The ce...

Proposed vignette by SCBNC Company for their Playboy Stock certificate design proposal that was rejected. ABNC produced the final design and vignette

Proposed vignette by Security-Columbian Bank Note Company for their Playboy Stock certificate design proposal that was rejected. ABNC produced the fin

Proposed vignette by Security-Columbian Bank Note Company for their Playboy Stock certificate design proposal that was rejected. American Bank Note Co

(ca.1890-1900). Proof impression printed on white card. Vignette of allegorical woman on right with quote on left by John James Ingalls. Bottom has ...

(ca.1890-1900). Proof impression printed on white card. Blank back. Vignette of Lincoln on left with text of the Gettysburg Address on the right. Micr

(Ca.1901 - archival inscription written on back in red). Proof impression printed on white card. Vignette of McKinley on left with quote on right. Bot

New York. (ca.1870-90's). ABNC advertising card printed on thin light yellow card with ornate micro engraving of the "Declaration of Indepe...

4 different items. 1. 19-- (ca. 1900). American Bank Note Co. Specimen check. Red Specimen Overprint, "00000" serial numbers and POC. ABN ...

5 different advertising items. 1, 2. ABNC advertising-business card with micro-printing of the Declaration of Independence engraved by C.Toppan in 184

4 different advertising items. 1. Security BNC advertising-business card with ornate red lion. Security BNC acquired T.A. Bradley or merged with them

1 fully printed and 1/2 of a second advertising note. Printed on silk. Unique format for this type of item. This note was also found on calendar heade

August 5, 1858 "United by Electric Telegraph" 2.75 x 4 inches. Black printing on silk. Vignette of sailor between English and American fla...

"1880-1950's. Proof. 17 different proof vignettes, all printed on india paper, some are LDP's and others are cut down LDP vignettes. Al...

New York, N.Y. 1850-1870's. Small format ornate vignette sample advertising sheet with vignettes of locomotive coal train in middle. Allegorical...

(ca.1860-70's). Rare and attractive product label. Printed on white paper. Red specimen overprint and POC. Choice uncirculated. ABNC. Rare produ...

New York. (ca.1890-1898). Specimen covers for "The Manufactures and Products of the United States. 2 different colors, one brown and the other ...

New York, 1929. American Bank Note Company, 10 Denomination. Specimen Note. Large Die Proofs of face and back printed on india paper on large thin whi

New York, 1929. American Bank Note Company, "10 Denomination. Specimen Note". 3 different ABN ad note production proofs. All 3 have large ...

New York, 1929. American Bank Note Company, "10 Denomination. Specimen Note". Film positive of face used for banknote plate production. Ra...

New York. 1929. (ca.1929-1970). "Specimen Note". 10 Denomination. 4 different color variety proofs of well known ABN sample note. All are ...

New York. 1929. (ca.1929-1970). "Specimen Note". 10 Denomination. 4 different color varieties of well known ABN sample note. 3 are uniface...

New York. 1929. (ca.1929-1970). "Specimen Note". 10 Denomination. 4 different color varieties of well known ABN sample note. Includes one ...

(ca.1920-60's). 2 different "Specimen" or "Experimental" Stock Certificate advertising pieces. 1. "Specimen Stock Cert...

Fronts and Backs Compound Proof Sheet. 1870-90's. 3 different compound proof sheets of 12 international award medallions to Upman & Co. Proo...

Oneida, NY. (ca.1900-1920). Cigar Box Label proof with large margins and guide marks. Printer is not listed. . Vignette of George Washington with Nati

1898. Schmidt & Co., New York. Cigar Box Label sample Label. Vignettes of speeding battleship from Spanish-American war. Uncirculated condition...

1897. Schumacher & Ettlinger Cigar Box Label sample booklet with 7 different labels. Labels include 1, 2. Royal Mace (2 different versions); 3. ...

Specimen pass. (ca.1880-90's). Ornate steamboat engraving with boat named "Quebec" with city of Quebec in background and harbor scene....

Mexico. Specimen railroad pass. 18-- (ca.1870-80's). Compania Limitada De Ferrocarriles Del Distrito. Specimen railroad pass with horse drawn st...

Mexico. Specimen railroad pass. 188- (ca.1880's). Compania Limitada De Ferrocarriles Del Distrito. "Pase Libre Personal". Specimen rai...

2 different specimen railroad passes. 188-. Compania Limitada De Ferrocarriles Del Distrito. One is for the "Tacubaya" line and the other ...

14 different proof and specimen railroad and trolley tickets. Companies include Lindell Railway Co, St.Louis Proof (ca.1890's, strip of 5); St.L...

4 different items. 1.1888. Norwich & New York Transportation Co. Unique Model or mockup of letter or bill head with some items pasted on to thin...

ND (ca.1881-83). 6 pairs of tickets (12 tickets) in 6 different colors from this railroad. All are from a Hamilton BNC sample book and have very light

ND (ca.1881-83). 10 tickets from 2 different railroads. 1-6. Jersey City & Bergen RR Co. 6 tickets in different colors from this railroad. All a...

7 different specimen tickets are pasted to a 10 x 4 inches white card with gold border and text "Specimens From Hamilton Bank Note Co., No.1 Br...

ND (ca.1883-1885 , the date of most of the items from the sample book). 6 tickets in different colors from this railroad. Vignette of the Brooklyn Bri

13 different proof and specimen railroad, trolley and ferry boat tickets. Companies include Jersey City, Hoboken, and Paterson Railway Company (4 diff

14 different proof and specimen railroad, trolley and ferry boat tickets in singles and blocks. Companies include Jersey City, Hoboken, and Paterson R

Pittsburgh. ND (ca.1881-83). 4 pairs of tickets (8 tickets) in 4 different colors from this railroad. All are from a Hamilton BNC sample book. The are

ND (ca.1860-80's). 14 different ticket and passes. Companies include Union Ferry Co. of Brooklyn; Staten Island Rapid Transit (2); Kings County ...

ND (ca.1860-80's). 14 different ticket and passes. Companies include Washington Georgetown RR; City & Suburban Rwy; Capital Traction Co.; Ci...

3 different proof passes from ABNC archive. 1. 1884. International Ocean Telegraph Company, no vignette, just ornate title; 2. 1885. Western Union Tel

St.Louis, MO. (ca.1900-1910). Uncut strip of 5 proof railroad tickets. Printed on white card. Vignette of street car with power lines. Choice uncircul

2 different specimen passes from opposite sides of the country. 1. 1909. Oakland Steamboat Co. Light yellow card. Red specimen overprint and POC; 2. 1

New York, NY. (ca.1880-90's). 2 different proof or specimen tickets. 1. "One Horse Vehicle" specimen ticket. Printed by ABNC in black ...

1888. Hand drawn and sketched railroad pass with ornate pencil and water color title on thin card. Top margin has noted "2 Colors, 3000 (copies...

1881-82. Proof pass printed on india paper with approval date on bottom in orange. ABNC. Uncirculated condition. Rare railroad pass.

4 different railroad passes. 1. 1868. Boston & Maine RR Co., black on pink card, small locomotive. Proof or unmarked specimen. ABNC; 2. 1880. Pa...

13 different railroad tickets. 1-4. ca.1870-80's. sheet of 4 tickets, 2 fronts and 2 backs. "The Passenger Rail Road Co. 3rd & Lawrence...

10 different specimen and proof railroad tickets. Included are specimens of Washington Rwy & Electric Co.(2), Washington, D.C.; The Capital Trac...

1863 note to Capt. Sealy regarding appointment of Mr.Nixon, " he is a very competent surgeon". Also includes engraving of Butler. Fine con...

New York, NY. 1924. Uncut sheet of 8 proof or partially finished specimen tickets. Printed on both sides. Jefferson on left with U.S. Capital in middl

1881. Memorial card or certificate with portrait of Garfield in middle with flags, White House and Capital surrounding him. Toning on face. Printed by

. 1892. Unissued contribution certificate for 1892 election. Vignette of Lincoln on lower left with eagle and shield above him with green undertint.

4 different intaglio engravings of famous New York City scenes including Wall Street (2) and other locations. All in folders with additional informati

9 different presidential portrait intaglio proof printed on 10 x 14 inch thin white card. Also included is a BEP printed proof of the "Gettysbu...

8 different engravings or small prints of different Civil war Battle scenes. Includes scenes from Battle of Gettysburg; Siege of Vicksburg and others.

ND (ca.1900-1940?). 14 different proof engravings by Edwin Forbes. During the Civil War he became the leading illustrative artist for Frank Leslie&#...

Various dates between 1860-1880's. 25 different Civil War engravings of various battle scenes, generals and notables by various printers. Mostly...

9 different small format litho printed cards with Beauregard, Ellsworth (6 different), Fremont and Sherman. Cards range in size from 2.25 x3.5 inches

Moderate sized 5 x7 to 7 x12 inch portraits and war scenes relating to the Civil War. Includes generals, soldiers at battle and miscellaneous notables

Moderate sized 7 x12 inch portraits and war scenes relating to the Civil War. Includes birds-eye-views of New Orleans and Richmond. Included are pages

10 different items. Set of 12 trade cards of Confederate Generals and Admirals in high quality lithography ca. 1880's; Dec.1862, Putnam Cty, Geo...

21 different intaglio prints and engravings. 5 x 7 inches. 19 are reprints of U.S. Northern and Confederate Civil War generals made from the original

5 different 5.5 x 6 inch engravings or etchings of John Paul Jones; Nathaniel Greene and others. All are in XF to choice condition. All are engraved b

1873. From an illustration by Daley that was engraved by Francis Holl. Men on horseback trying to lasso a big bear. 10 x 8.5 inches. XF condition. Pri

1862. large Die Proof of Gen. Sherman facing right. BEP imprint on bottom with Geo.W.Casilear's name in micro-print under BEP imprint. Also a tr...

ca.1880's-1920's. 4 different proofs of George. 1. A large painting by Gilbert Stuart, 15 by 20 inches, printed on thin card stock. XF ( eng...

ND (ca.1850-60's). From an illustration by John E. Meyers. Scene of men by tent with river, city and steamboats in background. 9 x 7 inches. XF ...

Approximately 112 different 2.5 by 4 inch trade card - CDV illustrated cards printed on thin card. Over 100 were published by J.H.Bufford and 11 by L.

21 different portrait engravings (ca.1870-1930's) of early U.S. presidents. Includes James Monroe, J.Q.Adams and others. All are stamp hinged to...

10 different portrait engravings of Edwin M Stanton and W.T Sherman. Various sizes. ND (Ca.1860-1880's). 2 are proofs printed on india on card, ...

Luray, VA. 1918. Issued for 30 shares. Dividends payable in the gratitude and love of the Daughters of the Confederacy. Ornate vignette of the Confe

3 different specimen checks with reaper vignettes. 1. 18-- (ca.1880-90's). Helena, Montana, The Merchants National Bank 1st of Exchange draft. B...

3 different items with Reaper vignettes. 1. Unique proof USPS American Commemorative sheet with 3 different allegorical vignettes, one being Reapers;

Abraham Lincoln BEP proof on large card 11 by 14 inches. Printed on india paper on large white card. On lower right by lapel is engraved in design &...

2 different proof vignettes printed on white bond type of paper. One in green and one in black. Approximately 2 x 2 inches each.

Fort Wayne, IN. 1925. Lincoln photograph that has been touched up with water color, pen and ink. 8 x 10 inch photograph that has the background whited

7 different proof vignettes with Andrew Jackson in various poses. All are printed on india paper mounted to manila file envelope. Most are portraits f

8 different proof vignettes printed on india paper with 7 mounted on manila file envelopes and 1 on india paper only. Most have been used on banknotes

The Large Die Proof Vignette cards are Circa 1950, measure 6 x 8 inches and are from an old-time collection. The last president in the group is Truman

1876 . Ornate and very attractive label with the presidents portraits up from George Washington to Ulysses S.Grant. All of the states in the Union at