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Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions, LLC Sale: 755

United States
Essays & Proofs

Printers' Samples
Sale No: 755
Lot No: 642
Symbol: E

image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1880 Liberty head die essay, black on India, die no. 25870 die-sunk on full 9" x 6" card, o.g., never hinged, Extremely Fine. Suggested Bid $200-300 (Image)

Suggested Bid $200-300

Opening US$ 325.00
Sold...US$ 325.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:52:17 EST
Sold For 325

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 643
Symbol: E
Cat No: 223-E?

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image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1889, 5(¢) Liberty Head essay (Scott 223-E?), four progressive proofs with various parts of the frame and vignette, two parts in black, one light blue and one light red; surface printed on approximately 5" x 5" pieces Adirondack bond, Very Fine. Note - we have included a photo online of the assembled proof, which is not included in this lot. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Suggested Bid $750-1,000

Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:52:47 EST
Sold For 400

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 644
Symbol: E
Cat No: ¢

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image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1931, 1(¢) "Liberty" engraved die essay, dark violet on India, mounted on a 9" x 6" card handstamped "Index Copy" with typed and handwritten archival notations dated 1931, 1960, and 1970, including "D 12586"; proof damaged in archives, card Very Fine. A unique historical proof. This is one of seven designs included (in this color) in the 1931 A.B.N.Co. salesmen's Sample Book. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

Opening US$ 150.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:53:18 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 645
Symbol: E
Cat No: ¢

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image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1931, 1(¢) "Liberty" engraved die essay, dark violet on India, die-sunk on full 9" x 6" card, die no. 69337, penciled "D12586" on the reverse, Extremely Fine. This is one of seven designs included (in this color) in the 1931 A.B.N.Co. salesmen's Sample Book. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Suggested Bid $250-350

Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:53:37 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 646
Symbol: ECat No: ¢

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image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1931, 25(¢) "Communication", engraved plate essay, green on India, full sheet of 25 mounted on a 9" x 6" card with a penciled "1" in the upper right corner; two holes punched at the top for filing purposes, Very Fine. This is one of seven designs included in the 1931 A.B.N.Co. salesmen's Sample Book and also in the company's salesmen's Color Chart Books from the same period in the company's salesmen's Color Chart Books from the same period. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Suggested Bid $500-750

Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:53:54 EST
Sold For 375

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 647
Symbol: E
Cat No: ¢

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image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1931, 25(¢) "Communication", engraved die essay, black-brown on India, die-sunk on full 9" x 6" card, die no. 69335, penciled "D12586" on the reverse, Very Fine. This is one of seven designs included (in this color) in the 1931 A.B.N.Co. salesmen's Sample Book and also in the company's salesmen's Color Chart Books from the same period in the company's salesmen's Color Chart Books from the same period. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

Opening US$ 150.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:54:11 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 648
Symbol: E
Cat No: ¢

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image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1931, 3(¢) "Education", engraved die essay, black on India, mounted on a 9" x 6" card handstamped "Index Copy" with typed and handwritten archival notations dated 1931 and 1960 including "D 12586", Extremely Fine. This is one of seven designs included (in this color) in the 1931 A.B.N.Co. salesmen's Sample Book and also in the company's salesmen's Color Chart Books from the same period in the company's salesmen's Color Chart Books from the same period. Suggested Bid $350-500 (Image)

Suggested Bid $350-500

Opening US$ 180.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:54:22 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 649
Symbol: E
Cat No: ¢

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image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1931, 3(¢) "Education", engraved die essay, black on India, die-sunk on full 9" x 6" card, die no. 69332, penciled "D12586" on the reverse, Very Fine. This is one of seven designs included (in this color) in the 1931 A.B.N.Co. salesmen's Sample Book and also in the company's salesmen's Color Chart Books from the same period in the company's salesmen's Color Chart Books from the same period. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:54:38 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 650
Symbol: E
Cat No: ¢

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image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1931, 3(¢) "Education", engraved die essay, black on India, die-sunk on full 9" x 6" card, die no. 69332, Extremely Fine. This is one of seven designs included (in this color) in the 1931 A.B.N.Co. salesmen's Sample Book and also in the company's salesmen's Color Chart Books from the same period in the company's salesmen's Color Chart Books from the same period. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

Opening US$ 150.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:54:56 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 651
Symbol: E
Cat No: ¢

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image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1931, 3(¢) "Education", engraved die essay, deep violet on India, die-sunk on full 9" x 6" card, die no. 69332, penciled "D12586" on the reverse, Extremely Fine. This is one of seven designs included (not in this color) in the 1931 A.B.N.Co. salesmen's Sample Book and also in the company's salesmen's Color Chart Books from the same period in the company's salesmen's Color Chart Books from the same period. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

Opening US$ 150.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:55:06 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 652
Symbol: E
Cat No: ¢

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image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1931, 3(¢) Mercury, lithographed die essay, multicolor impression on gummed (never hinged) white wove; tiny pinhole in upper left margin, Very Fine. The engraved version of this design was used in an A.B.N.Co. salesmen's Sample Book. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:55:37 EST
Sold For 160

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 653
Symbol: E
Cat No: ¢

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image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1931, 3(¢) Mercury, engraved die essay, dark green on India, die-sunk on full 9" x 6" card, die no. 69336, penciled "D12586" on the reverse, Extremely Fine. This is one of seven designs included (in this color) in the 1931 A.B.N.Co. salesmen's Sample Book. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Suggested Bid $250-350

Opening US$ 140.00
Sold...US$ 140.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:56:08 EST
Sold For 140

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 654
Symbol: E
Cat No: ¢

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image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1931, 5(¢) Rembrandt, engraved die essay, dark sepia on India, die-sunk on full 9" x 6" card, die no. 69333, penciled "D12586" on the reverse, Extremely Fine. This is one of seven designs included (in this color) in the 1931 A.B.N.Co. salesmen's Sample Book and also in the company's salesmen's Color Chart Books from the same period in the company's salesmen's Color Chart Books from the same period. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Suggested Bid $250-350

Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:56:25 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 655
Symbol: E
Cat No: ¢

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image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1931, 5(¢) Rembrandt, engraved die essay, in dark blue, die-sunk on the right side of a 10" x 6" card, with a red control no. "P5003" and a security punch through the right "5", Extremely Fine. This is one of seven designs included (in this color) in the 1931 A.B.N.Co. salesmen's Sample Book and also in the company's salesmen's Color Chart Books from the same period in the company's salesmen's Color Chart Books from the same period. Suggested Bid $250-350 (Image)

Suggested Bid $250-350

Opening US$ 130.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:56:42 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 656
Symbol: E
Cat No: 2

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image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1931, 7 different stamp-type die essays, die-sunk on wove, about 4" x 6" from a salesman's sample book, various allegorical and pictorial designs denominated "1", "2", "3" (2), "5" (2) & "25", each in a different color, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:57:05 EST
Sold For 300

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 657
Symbol: E

image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1931, sample book of 7 different stamp-type die essays, 10-page booklet (including covers), about 4" x 6", each page with a different die-sunk "stamp" in various allegorical and pictorial designs denominated "1", "2", "3" (2), "5" (2) & "25", each in a different color, Very Fine. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:57:28 EST
Sold For 180

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 658
Symbol: E

image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1931, specimen sample book of 7 different stamp-type die essays, 10-page booklet as previous, cover overprinted "SPECIMEN" and handstamped "Return to Record & Specimen Dept." with red control no. D12586; each of the die proofs has a double security punch, Extremely Fine. A unique collectible from the American Bank Note Co. archives. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Suggested Bid $750-1,000

Opening US$ 375.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:57:47 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 659
Symbol: E
Cat No: ¢

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image American Bank Note Co., ca. 1932, 3(¢) Mercury, photo engraved die essay, die of five subjects in black on India on card, 92 x 213 mm; manuscript notation in blank margin, "1st Imp., photo engraving from Drawing, 5/11/32, Very Fine. This is one of seven designs included (not in this color) in the 1931 A.B.N.Co. salesmen's Sample Book. Suggested Bid $750-1,000 (Image)

Suggested Bid $750-1,000

Opening US$ 400.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:58:08 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 755
Lot No: 660
Symbol: E
Cat No: Collection

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image American Bank Note Co., engraved George Washington vignettes, 10 different, mounted on various sized cards with imprinted die numbers from the A.B.N.Co. archives; one with penciled archival notes including a "Scleroscope" hardness reading of 83, a "95% chance of picking up roll", and "Rust spot in sky", Very Fine. A fascinating group. Suggested Bid $500-750 (Image)

Suggested Bid $500-750

Opening US$ 275.00
Sold...US$ 275.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:58:34 EST
Sold For 275
Sale No: 755
Lot No: 661
Symbol: E

image American Bank Note Co., engraved George Washington vignettes, 7 different, mounted on a large card, approximately 11½ x 6", each with a die and numbers, from the A.B.N.C. archives; two were originally Continental Bank Note Co. dies and one a National Bank Note Co. die; few faults from rough handling over the years, still Fine and interesting. Suggested Bid $300-400 (Image)

Suggested Bid $300-400

Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00


Closed..Mar-30-2021, 10:58:58 EST
Sold For 180

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