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Archives International Auctions- AIAXXVIII
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September 17,2015
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6 Commonwealth of Australia, Queensland Postal Note, Territory of Papua.Territory of Papua. 1943. 6 Shillings, P-Unlisted. Partially
issued but unsigned Postal Note. Issued in Brisbane and dated 13
May ‘43 in circular hand stamp on face. Under title in smaller print
is text “Payable Only Within The Commonwealth and Territory
of Papua”. Possibly used for small purchases or for change since
there is evidence of wear and folding, but it was never filled out or
possibly it was intended for use and never issued or cashed. Fine
condition with pin holes on upper left and toning on left and right
margins. Black on light green undertint with arms on upper left, back
with black text instructing how it was supposed to be cashed. John
Ash, Australian Note and Stamp Printer imprint on bottom. During
World War II in the battles of the Pacific, Papua was governed by
an Australian military administration from Port Moresby. General
MacArthur occasionally made it his headquarters there during the
war. Interesting and rare War time Australian Postal Note for use in
the Territory of Papua (and NewGuinea). ���������������������������Est.
$150-300
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7 National Bank of Australasia, Limited Specimen Traveler’sChecks.
Australia, 1967, Lot of 5 different specimen checks in
booklet. All are tipped in by the top back margins. Denominations
are 2 ; 5; 10; 20 and 50 pounds. All are printed with ornate borders
and m/c underprints with “00000” serial numbers and Specimen
overprints. Backs are blank. All are in Uncirculated to CU condition.
BWC�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est.
$75-150
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8 Reserve Bank of Australia BanknoteAssortmentAustralia. 1 Dollar
P-42a, c, d. 2 Dollars 43 c, d. All Extremely Fine or better. Includes
more 1 and 2 Dollar notes and a 10 Dollar P-45(1). Others generally
Very Good to Fine. 14 pieces.�����������������������������������������������Est.
$100-150
Austria
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9 Vienna Municipal Issues, Quartet of NotesAustria, Vienna
municipal issue lot, 1918, includes 5, 20, 50, and 100 Kronen.
UNC. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est.
$20-40
Austria & Germany
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10 Austrian, German, 1920s, Lot of 90+ Local NotgeldAustria
and Germany, large group of 90+ pieces, many AU-UNC or close,
includes fromAustria primarily 10, 20, and 50 Heller denominations,
and from Germany 10-, 50-, and 75 Pfennig. Other denominations
exist. Mostly small size and colorful, many varieties. Please inspect
this study lot. Sold as is. ��������������������������������������������������������Est.
$60-120