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Fairman, Draper, Underwood & Co. Vignette Proof Sample Sheet � Block Titled. [No.] "2 � 1830" Style with Audubon's Running Grouse Vignettes. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. A magnificent banknote company vignette sample sheet and another important offering from the from the Newman Collection. This is the largest sheet and shows the running grouse vignette twice. An India paper Proof on a large sheet, printed from a single plate, by Fairman, Draper, Underwood & Co. Approximately 35 cm x 41 cm. Beautifully designed from the exterior bordering into the central title laid upon a wide strip of lathe work. Featured are 30 larger vignettes used for prominent positions on notes, and eight smaller vignettes used for base or side placement. Two of these, both at the bottom and flanking the Barbary horseman (used on the Long Island Bank, Brooklyn, New York series) are running grouse vignettes adapted after Audubon. There are 12 elements used as side panels on Obsolete banknotes, and six other devices . Dated 1830 at the bottom, and the numeral "2" at the top would seem to indicate this sheet is part of series of sample sheets. Published in the original Peck and Newman article as Figure 6. A gorgeous example, fully margined as made all around. The normal folds seen from the back are common to these large sheets. Petty faults noted are as "Small Splits; Minor Stains." In marvelous condition for a large-format India paper proof. The similar example in the 2011 Stack's Bowers sale realized $3,450 and is now privately held. There are only a few known of this type, and one has impairments. In superior condition and with an illustrious pedigree. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
From Newman X (Heritage Auctions, November 2018), lot 20106, realized $4080. |
