Commemorative panels are readily available through a variety of sources. You’ll find them on eBay and other online auctions, through stamp dealers...
The American Society for Philatelic Pages and Panels (APSSS) is the only organization I’m aware of that specifically serves panel collectors. You...
I’m going to call this an SEG pseudo-presentation, since I plan to periodically expand this thread with additional information. One of the best...
Nope, you're too far gone. :D
Didn't mean it as a spank--just to clarify. Panels and cards are definitely kissing cousins, but there is a distinction for those who collect...
I like both of these items, Chris! In fact I have them in my collection, too, the vignettes are great. I'm going to be a stickler, tho --...
Yeah, I wish that central vignette was intaglio, too! You know the Saving Bond series is pretty nice -- maybe we should post that one as well.
One from Virginia, even -- nice! I think I like the New York notes the best. Did you get these in a group lot?
So which year was Hamilton president? :D
Let's not forget my personal favorite: Millard Fillmore. A legend in someone else's time.
The one year I'm missing is 2009 and I've requested a scan or photo from the BEP (if they provide this I will post later). They provided the title...
I picked up another interesting card recently that led to a bit of research. Like the Family day card posted earlier, this was another "private"...
Typically, the banknote company would print the frame and vignette together, then the local printer would add the text in the center. Or sometimes...
Both of those are great notes! You don't see many Reconstruction era obsoletes -- they look very similar to federal currency from the period....
I think these stock certifs were blanks, sold to local printers who printed the company name and fiduciary details inside the frame.
Interesting Darryl! I have that certificate, too, but didn't make the connection. I don't think it's an exact lithographic reproduction, it looks...
Good book! I've got a copy, too. In fact, I think I recommended it. :) Fyi, I've picked up books from Phil Banser -- he mostly sells philatelic...
Okay, okay -- this is not my note. Although it could be if I chose to drop $2K in order to own it so I could post it here. But I need some closure...
For learning about the history and people involved with producing banknotes I recommend "The Engraver's Line" by Gene Hessler. I refer back to it...
Yeah, butter lobbyists in Washington (they really existed) probably pushed legislation allowing the sale of this as a way to repackage spoiled...
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