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206 August 4,2015 Archives International Auctions
Pennsylvania
1062
Pittsburgh, Penn-
sylvania. 1931. Specimen checks printed directly in small booklet.
5 different denominations, $10-$20-$50-$100-$200. All have the
same black printed vignette of Judge Thomas Mellon, borders and
text with different colored underprints. All have “Specimen Cheque
- Not Negotiable-Specimen” and “00000” serial numbers. Printed
on planchetted banknote paper. Uncirculated condition. Attractive
checks rarely seen in this format. Security BNC. ������������������ Est. $80-160
Various Countries
1063
Japan, Germany, France, U.S.A., Netherlands, Japan. 19xx (ca. 1980-
90’s). All are specimens with Overprints and POC’s. Includes 4 dif-
ferent Thomas Cook Traveler’s Checks. Denominations range from
DM500; $50, FF1000; 100 DG’s. All are in Uncirculated to CU con-
dition. Attractive and colorful. B&W, G&D and Government Printing
Bureau, Tokyo. ����������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $40-80
U.S. FEDERAL BONDS, DRAFTS &
FISCAL ITEMS
Puerto Rico
1064
Puerto Rico, Jan.
13, 1936, $1000, 3 1/2% Loan of 1935 (1945-65), Series A. Irrigation
Extension, Cert.#54, Issued and multiple punch cancelled, Coupons
included, but not attached, Issued in Washington, D.C., Green bor-
der with vignette of Columbus Cross on left, This bond was issued by
an “Act of Congress approved on March 2, 1917, entitled and Act too
provide a civil government for Puerto Rico....”, other than the POC’s
the bond would grade XF. BEP. Rare U.S. Federal Bond. ������Est. $100-200
Washington DC
1065
Washington, D.C., Plate 3. Lightly inked in
some areas, printed on card stock. Edge tone. VF+��������������Est. $100-200