Three UNIQUE ITEMS from the American Bank Note Co NY. Large ENGRAVED VIGNETTE DIE PROOF on India showing QUEEN VICTORIA as EMPRESS of INDIA on large card and Die No C 71 AMERICAN BANK NOTE CO NY IMPRINT, stamped INDEX COPY 676, pencil notations “Destroyed by Mr Haar per Mr Gow 12/8/60” plus new Die No V 42821, engraved by F. Smillie May 16, 1883 and others. The matching “PICTURE ENGRAVING INDEX” card for Die C 71 (V 42821) engraved by F. Smillie – Index Card – Identified V 42821 on Card. The HARDENED STEEL ENGRAVED DIE with C 71 is 2.75“ x 3.5” x .1” thick. Subsequently (Line Thru C 71) and inscribed V 42821 below. Approved 1883.05.16. A REMARKABLE SHOWPIECE, RARE and UNIQUE. Not used for Canadian Bank Notes. (Image)
Est. 1250+
Opening C$ 1,650.00
Sold...C$ 1,650.00
Closed..Oct-25-2023, 14:59:23 EST
Sold For 1650
Sale No: 577
Lot No: 462
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JUBILEES: 50/60: ½¢ to 50¢, no 8¢, 15 vals including shades, some nh, many very fine
Cat. Val. 3405.00
Opening C$ 550.00
Sold...C$ 550.00
Closed..Oct-25-2023, 15:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 577
Lot No: 463
Symbol: **
Cat No: 51
51: ONE CENT: ORANGE, right margin block of 50, fresh nh, fine (Image)
