(First day of sale – October 27, 2006 - 1:00 PM Eastern Time) – The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) proudly presents “The ANA Las Vegas Coin, Stamp and Collectibles Intaglio Print.” This engraved masterpiece will be released in conjunction with the BEP’s participation at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Show in Las Vegas, NV. This Commemorative Intaglio Print Card is composed of various historical stamps and vignettes representative of Nevada. The center of the card depicts an image of the “United States Post Office Department” (Misc. Die #1819), engraved by Charles Burt in 1874 which was used for a number of items including Post Office Department drafts, collection drafts, warrants, and transfer drafts.
The following are the additional images featured on the card:
Top Left – Miscellaneous Die #10610
“U.S. Internal Revenue Playing Cards, Class A,” Series 1922 Engraved by Louis S. Schofield and Edward M. Hall.
Top Right – Miscellaneous Die #9454
“U.S. Internal Revenue 7¢ Playing Card Stamp,” Series 1917 Engraved by Edward E. Meyers.
Bottom Left – Miscellaneous Die #14971
“U.S. Internal Revenue Playing Cards – 1 Pack,” Series 1940 Engraved by Charles F. Wittenauer and Edward H. Helmuth.
Bottom Right – Miscellaneous Die #11643
“U.S. Internal Revenue Playing Cards – 10¢,” Series 1929
Engraved by Charles F. Wittenauer and Edward H. Helmuth.