^Lot 51 Early Banknote Printer Vignette of Manufactures & Science.

ND (ca.1840-50's), Production department working or production proof. Portrait of two young women representing allegorical figures Manufactures & Science, No imprint but possibly the work of RWHE, BCC or DWC but pre ABNC formation. Early production proof printed in black on india paper for use of the production department in obsolete banknote, bond, check and fiscal document designing, Uncirculated to CU condition. The proof was for internal production use which is why it was not mounted on card. Rare Security Printing ephemera.