NEWMAN COLLECTION PROOF SAMPLE SHEETS

The known engraving company proof sample sheets are generally rare to exceedingly rare. They had a very limited distribution to preferred clients, were used within the engraving companies themselves, or were passed on to successor firms for their archives. Often, when considered obsolete, they were disposed of. Surviving sample sheets in choice condition are particularly difficult to obtain.

The engraving company sample sheets from the Newman Collection comprise one of the larger groupings offered in the past few years. They provide a wonderful opportunity to study the various motifs and devices used on Obsolete currency by a variety of imprints.

This beautiful selection offers collectors an excellent opportunity to obtain one or several of these rarities in the Newman Collection Internet-only Part 2 auction. Bidding is currently open on the Heritage website at HA.com/241622 .

Lot 91333: Bank Note Company Engraving Proof Sample Sheet for Draper, Underwood, Bald & Spencer.

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This undated sheet, circa 1830s-40s, is simply stunning. The large cameo profile medallion of Napoleon and Josephine at the center is encircled by the firm’s name and locations. Radiating around are numerous evocative vignettes, portraits, cameos, panels, and denomination blocks. Many of the vignettes are used on Philadelphia and other Pennsylvania Obsolete notes and proofs. These oversize sheets are rare, and the survival rate is very low due to the large size. This impressive example will display beautifully.

Lot 91335: Bank Note Company Engraving Proof Sample Sheet for Draper, Underwood, Bald & Spencer.

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From the same engraving firm and time period, this sheet, shows eight portraits and four Napoleon cameos surrounding the titled cameo of left-facing Josephine. At left and right are denominated end panels from Obsolete notes. Many vignettes, showing both allegorical and contemporary images, abound along with smaller cameos and oval vignettes.

Lot 91345: Bank Note Company Engraving Proof Sample Sheet for C. Toppan & Co. Engravers.

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This undated, circa 1830s, large sheet is rarely encountered. The fascinating William Tell vignette at the center illustrates the legendary Swiss story. Pat Lyon at the Forge is among the numerous classic Toppan vignettes featured. There are also interspersed dies and lathe work strips.

Lot 91347: Bank Note Company Engraving Proof Sample Sheet for William W. Wilson, Engraving and Printing.

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A large and wide format sample for the Boston lithographer. The vignettes copy those created by engravers from the same period, including Putnam’s Escape, as well as several vignettes that are observed on spurious notes. This has a very distinctive style and size, and like all the Newman sample sheets, will appeal to both the scholar and the novice.

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