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Cyrus Durand Archive Book Vignette Sample Sheet with Frightened Horses Vignette

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Cyrus Durand Archive Book Vignette Sample Sheet with Frightened Horses Vignette
Security Printing History
Danforth, Wright & Co. “Frightened Horses” Vignette, Etc.
Vignette Sample Display Sheet, formerly from the Cyrus Durand Archive Book, Plate 48, “Frightened Horses” Vignette, with Cycloidals, Shields, and Dies. Choice Crisp Extremely Fine.
This Vignette Sample Sheet measures about 10.25” x 10.25” having a classic vignette center with a fabulous array, balancing the page magnificently. Eleven elements, all printed in black. Center, vignette of frightened horses, sheep and cattle breaking through fence by Danforth, Wright & Co. as used on several notes (see Lot 5281 in the 52 Collection sale, Agricultural Bank of Marion, Illinois for a proof using this vignette, the most seen usage on Norfolk, CT series). Flanking cycloidals. Top and bottom, four elements each. Top, larger hexagon flanked by smaller dies and shield above. Bottom array having two open "bracelet" patterns flanking large twelve-sided die, with a marvelously arranged and open shield at extreme bottom. Glue near edges of vignette piece. Minor vestiges of glue on the edges of vignette. Yet another very handsome array of elements. Another exceptional superb sheet to frame, display and enjoy.