1c 1870 Issue, Essay-Proof Exhibit (145-E, 145P). 16-page single frame gold medal winning exhibit tracing all aspects of the design, development and production of the 1c 1870 National Banknote Co. Issue, exceptional depth of coverage with numerous rare and some unique essays and proofs, this was formed over many years and took significant shape with acquisitions of material from the Brazer, Finkelburg and "Lake Shore" sales, as well as private treaty sales with essay-proof dealers, much of the material traces back to Edward Mandel and the Earl of Crawford, choice condition with fresh items throughout

AN IMPORTANT GOLD MEDAL WINNING SINGLE-FRAME EXHIBIT OF ESSAYS AND PROOFS FOR THE 1870 ONE-CENT NATIONAL BANK NOTE CO. ISSUE.

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Nos. 145-E3, 145-E4, and 145-E5 -- three unique models from the Earl of Crawford and Brazer collections

No. 145-E9b, vignette of Franklin facing left on India paper with the blind embossed albino impression of engraver "J.I.PEASE", unique

One-cent essay on complete envelope, unique

No. 145-E8b, set of four die essays on ivory glazed paper and signed by frame engraver A.W. Cunningham. Produced by Edward Mandel when he was involved with the American Bank Note Company, unique set

No. 145P1, Ultramarine large die proof signed by the framer engraver:, A.W. Cunningham, unique

No. 145P2a, Panama-Pacific small die proof, no more than five known.

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