| Description |
[Fairman, Draper, Underwood & Co.] Vignette Proof Sample Sheet - Undated and Untitled, Without Imprint Style with Audubon Running Grouse Vignette. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. This rarity is the second-style vignette sample sheet with the running grouse. An unusual banknote company sample sheet because it is undated, untitled, and without an imprint. It is clearly the work of Fairman, Draper, Underwood & Co. as it displays several small vignettes observed on their notes, including the running grouse, as well as counters and dies. Printed on a medium size India paper sheet by Fairman, Draper, Underwood & Co. In a smaller format than previous, 21 cm by 32.5 cm. There are 43 strictly numerical counters, including odd denominations, from 1 to 1000, two counters with vignettes, and four textual counters. There are five horizontal oval lathe work dies and eight small vignettes: stag, sword and shield, arm and hammer, grouse, children with flowers, woman with sheep, wheat-drying tower, and ornamental shield with grapes. In the second row from the bottom is the running grouse adapted from Audubon. Noted with "Small Splits; Minor Stains." A contemporary pen notation shows to the face at the top right edge, away from the vignettes. A rare sheet. We believe less than ten still exist. Bright and attractive. This will also display beautifully. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20105, realized $1560. |
