Archives International Auctions - Auction 113 May 27, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 113 53 May 27, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com United Kingdom 246 246 UK. International Bank Note Society, 1989 to 1990, Advertising Banknote & Printer Ad Group. United Kingdom, 1989-90. Lot of 6 Harrisons Security Printers, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Specimen Notes. Includes 3 from 1989 and 3 from 1990. All show the same images but one is with browns and reds and the other with blues and purples. AU to UNC condition. HSP. (6). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-100 247 247 United Kingdom. De La Rue Co. p.l.c., 1988, Specimen ADR Certificate of Historic Security Printer England, 1988. Specimen ADR Certificate, Black print with purple border and underprint, Company title at top, Specimen overprints and POC’s, UNC to Gem UNC condition, ABNC. �������������� Est. $130-200 United Kingdom and Greece 248 248 UK and Greece. Bradbury, Wilkinson PLC Stock Certificate, & Bank of Greece Bond, 1932 and 1960s, Specimen Pair by BW&Co.. England and Greece, 1932-ND (1960s). Lot of 2 Specimen Certificates: Bank of Greece, 1932, 6% Specimen Bond, Green and m/c print in Greek; Bradbury Wilkinson P.L.C. Specimen Certificate, Black on m/c with green border. Both have Specimen overprints at center and range fromVF to XF condition. BWC. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-150 Various States 249 249 Various States. Maritime Vignette Proofs on India Paper, ca. 1840-1930s. Various States. Lot of 8 Maritime and Navigation Vignette Proofs on India Paper, ca. 1840-1930s. An attractive assemblage of steel-engraved vignette proofs featuring steamships and sailing vessels, produced primarily by the American Bank Note Company and Continental Bank Note Company of New York. Subjects include early sidewheel steamers, harbor and docking scenes, and ocean-going packet ships, several titled including Huma Passage and Erie Railway, Penna. R.R.. Nearly all are printed on thin India paper, mostly unmounted, with fine detail and strong impressions showcasing the artistry of mid-19th century security engraving. These vignettes were employed on banknotes, stocks, and bonds to evoke commerce, trade, and transportation themes. Condition is excellent for the type, most Choice VF to Uncirculated. (8) ������������� Est. $130-180