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Archives International Auctions, Part XXI
116 November 4, 2014 Archives International Auctions
Canada
Exquisite circa 1860’s Advertising Sheet by British American Bank Note Co.
1053
1053 British American Bank Note Company Engravers & Printers, ND (ca.1860’s) Dramatic Proof Security Printer Advertising Sheet. Canada, ND
(ca.1860’s), 15” x 10”. Arched title with “Capital $200,000” under it, Beautiful intaglio printed design in black with green underprint and border, printed
on India paper, views ofQueenVictoria, the Earl of Dufferin, (on the $2 Dollar 1878 Banknote), the Duke of Argyll, (on the Rare $4 1878 Banknote), Cher-
ubs, allegorical figures,St.George slaying theDragon aswell as proofs of a 3 centCanada Postage stamp and a $3CanadaBill stamp on the upper left and
right corners. Internal tears archivally restored, must be seen to be appreciated. this may very well be the only example that exists.This is only the first
time this wonderful ad sheet has been offered since originally sold nearly 16 years ago. (ex. R.M.Smythe, Lot # 1707. Sale#177, 22nd IPMSMemphis,TN.
June 19, 1998). �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $5000-10000