Archives International Auctions Auction 101 April 23, 2025

Archives International Auctions - Sale 101 104 April 23, 2025 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 516 516 Canada & U.S., DuraNote, ND (ca.1980), Polymer Test Note Trio with Different Security Features Canada and U.S., ND (ca.1980). Lot of 3 Dura Test Notes with different designs at right, Include: Clear window, zig-zag pattern on a clear window, and Double triangle right & lower left, All are PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. (3). “Dura” Note Polymer banknotes similar to Tyvek polymer material. Red brown on light green undertint. Face has ocean oil well drilling platform with ornate designs and back has horse pulled oil tanks. DuraNote polymer material was developed as part of a research project by Mobil Oil in the late 1980s to early 1990s. Different countries including the U.S., Canada, England, Venezuela, Mexico and others had there banknotes printed using this material to test it and see if it could be a useful paper alternative. Unfortunately, Mobil Oil merged with Exxon Oil and the project was halted. Banknotes from Canada, Mexico, Venezuela and Great Britain are the only countries that as of now, have examples of their notes printed on this polymer paper, all are extremely rare and desirable. ������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $230-375 Massachusetts 517 517 F.R.N. District Seal Proof Vignette seals for NewYork and Boston by the BEP, ND (ca.1920-30s) Washington, D.C., Federal Reserve District Seal Proof Vignette seals for District “ “A”, Boston, Massachusetts,, and District “B”, New York, NY. Both Vignette seals are intaglio printed in black on thin white glossy card with the back overprinted “577093”, “ENGRAVER’S STOCK PROOF AUTHORIZED BY ______”, These were used on U.S. Federal Reserve currency, Uncirculated condition, BEP. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-400 New York 518 518 ABN Intaglio Printed Proof Vignettes and Bond Titles, 1890s to 1960s, Proof Assortment. New York, 1890s to 1960s. Lot of 7 Proof Vignettes and Proof Bond Titles, Includes: “Consolidated Refrigerating Co.” 1890-1900, Proof Vignette, Approx 5 x 3.5 inches; “Seated Allegorical man w/Bottles” 1960s , Proof Vignette, 3.75 x 3 inches; “Oil Worker w/Rig,” 1940-60s, Proof Vignette, 5.75 x 3.5 inches; “Mountain Fuel Supply Co.” 1930-50s, Proof Title, 8.25 x 4.75 inches; “Winged Allegorical Figure,” 1910-30s, Proof Title, 8 x 5.5 inches; “Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland” ca.1910-20’s, Proof Title, 9.5 x 3 inches; “Saxon,” ca. 1910 to 1920s, Proof Vignette, 5.5 x 4 inches. VF to XF condition. (7). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $120-160 519 519 ABN Intaglio Printed Proof Vignettes, ca.1840s to 1880s, Proof Assortment. New York, 1840s to 1880s. Lot of 4 Proof Vignettes, Includes: “Allegorical Woman,” 1840-50s, Measures 5.25 x 4 inches; Men Working on Leather, 1850-60s, Measures 4.5 x 2.5 inches; “Frankford Dye Works - J & W. Horrocks,” ca.1860- 80s, Proof Label, Measures 4 x 3.5 inches; “The Champion Farm Equipment,” ca.1860- 80s, Proof Label, Measures 3.5 x 3 inches. Used on Obsolete Banknotes, Stocks, bonds and checks, or products and printed on India paper. 3 are mounted on cardstock. VF to XF condition. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ���������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200