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Bald, Cousland & Co.

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History

Very little is known about this printer. Danforth, Bald & Co. formed in 1850 from Danforth & Hufty; part became Danforth Wright & Co. in 1853; part became Bald, Cousland & Co. in 1853. They were known for their artistic and beautiful vignettes that graced the banknotes at the time. Some of which are shown here.

The printer was one of seven printers that merged to become the American Bank Note Company.

George Baldwin (1803-1872) began as a New york merchant 1830-1846, and a plate printer in 1847. He was with Durand, Baldwin & Co. 1848-1850; Baldwin, Adams & co. 1851-1854; Baldwin, Bald & Cousland 1855-1858; and worked independently 1858-1872.

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Bald, Cousland & Co. Essays and Proofs

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11-E14a
Die essay on India

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11-E14a

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11-E14Ab
Die essay on India

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11-E14Ab

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11-E14Ad
Die essay on glazed paper
41 x 78mm

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11-E14Ad

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11-E14A
Die essay on bond
26 x 42mm

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11-E14A

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11-E14b
Die essay on bond
25 x 42mm

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11-E14b

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11-E15a
Die Essay on India, die sunk on card
76 x 79mm

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11-E15a

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11-E15b
Die essay on bond
28 x 22½mm

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11-E15b

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11-E15c
Die essay on white glazed paper
63 x 68mm

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11-E15c

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11-E16a
Die essay on India on card
28 x 22½mm

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11-E16a

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11-16b
Die essay on bond
40 x 30mm

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11-16b

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11-E16c
Die essay on India mounted on card
95 x 41mm

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11-E16c

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