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April 11,2017
Archives International Auctions
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946 American Bank Note Company Advertising “Specimen” Stamp Sheet of 8 ProofsScott Unlisted. 1947. Large Die Proof of 8 different
stamps in sheet form. Designs include “25 Communication” (2); “3
Education” (2); “5 Taj Mahal” (1); “5 Rembrandt” (3). All are in “32
Red” color. ABNC eagle logo on top. Printed on white india paper on
large cream card 8 x 8 inches. Text on bottom states “Philippines - Int.
Revenue #2A 32 Red - 500 Pesos (Woman Striking Anvil) OK for Color
3/13/47” with approval initials. Back has purple Approval stamp with
time and date. ABNC. Choice condition. Unique color approval proof
for Philippine Revenue stamp. �����������������������������������������������������Est.
$350-500
947
947 DuraNote Predecessor Polymer Banknote Advertising Note Specimens.ND, ca.1980-90’s, Lot of 7 different polymer sample notes
with different security elements added. All are 100 Denomination notes
with oil platform on front and back with oil wagon being pulled by
horses, Includes security elements with colorful and ornate designs, all
with variations of the translucent silver and gold security windows on
the counterfoil margins and one with Beethoven. The notes were part
of a project from Mobil Oil for testing petroleum based hydrocarbon
polymer paper for printing banknotes. All are in Choice to Gem
Uncirculated condition. Scarce and attractive. ���������������������������Est.
$600-1000
948
948 Giori Test Banknote Uncut Sheet of 4 Notes.(ca.1970’s). Scarce
green uncut sheet of 4 uniface banknotes. 2 of the notes have faces of
Lincoln, Jefferson and Grant with 3 horizontal bars through their faces
and lettering “Five” 3 times on right, the backs have elements of U.S.
$1 and $5 bills in different sections. Rare uncut Giori test sheet. AU to
uncirculated condition. �����������������������������������������������������������������Est.
$500-800
U.S. BANKNOTES -
MISCELLANEOUS
USA
949
949 United States, Assortment of 5 NotesIncludes 1 Dollar, 1935 D, with
courtesy autograph of Treasurer Georgia Neese Clark, PMG graded
Very Choice New 64 PPQ; Fractional 25 Cents, 1874, Fine; Obsolete
Bank of Pennsylvania 5 Dollars, 1855, Fair; and 25 Cents Scrip Note from
the Second National Gum Sole Shoe Store (Philadelphia PA), Very Fine.
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$140-210