1993 Plate Printers Engravers Union 100 Years Centennial Ottawa Card

Title: 1993 Plate Printers Engravers Union 100 Years Centennial Ottawa Card

An impressive 1993 centennial commemorative honoring the International Plate Printers, Die Stampers and Engravers Union of North America, celebrating 100 years of the skilled craftsmen behind banknotes, securities, stamps, and fine engraved printing.

Produced for the union's 85th Convention in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, this large-format commemorative features elaborate ornamental typography surrounding a monumental “100 YEARS” design.

Three inset illustrations depict the specialized printing and engraving trades, making this an especially appealing piece of graphic arts and printing-industry history.

The intricate decorative composition recalls the tradition of engraved banknote ornamentation and the remarkable craftsmanship associated with security printing.

Collector details:

• Dated 1993
• Centennial anniversary commemorative
• 85th Union Convention, Ottawa, Canada
• Elaborate green-gray ornamental design
• Three printing-trade illustrations
• Original collector's annotated storage cover included
• Base configuration — no accompanying personal letter

Condition: Vintage collector-preserved example. Please examine the supplied scans for the actual condition, printing details, and original storage cover.

An attractive collectible for enthusiasts of banknote engraving, historic printing trades, labor history, graphic design, and North American union memorabilia.