Archives International Auctions - Auction 115 July 28, 2026

Archives International Auctions - Sale 115 87 July 28, 2026 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Security Printing Ephemera Canada & U.S. 368 368 Canada andU.S., DuraNote Polymer Paper Advertising Note Pair, ND (ca.1989-1994), Dura Note and Uncut Sheet of 4 Dura Notes. U.S. & Canada, ND (ca.1988-1994). Lot of 2 items, Includes a 100 denomination, Uncut block of 4, Polymer banknotes similar to Tyvek polymer material; and, 100 Units Test Note - Abstract Series - Large Clear Window, S/N DN000000, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. Both have red brown on light green undertint. Face has ocean oil well drilling platform with ornate designs and back has light multi-colored cycloid security undertint only. CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. These DuraNote Specimen/Proofs were part of an experimental test for using a petroleum alternative to paper by using petroleum based polymer substrate material. This was a project by Mobil Oil Company that was abandoned when the company was acquired in the late 1990s by Exxon. (2) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-270 Delaware 369 369 Delaware. Blaw-Knox Co., 1958, Unique Production File. Delaware, 1958. Unique Production File with over 25 items from the Security Banknote Co., Lot includes mock ups for their stock certificates, proofs, photo proofs, advertising related items, 2 Specimen stock certs, order forms, photographs of equipment, and inter departmental documents in original folder, “Closed” written on folder, VF to XF condition. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $230-375 Ethiopia 370 370 Ethiopia. State Bank of Ethiopia, 1957, Progress Trial Proofs & Photo Proof of Unadopted Essay Design Ethiopia, 1957. Lot of 9 Progress Trial Proof for 1 Dollar Unlisted Banknote, Includes Photo Proof face of note with portrait of Emperor Haili Selassie at left, Sheets with Underprints, Sheet with flag, with guilloche, and more. AU to CU condition. (9). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. � Est. $300-500 Great Britain 371 371 Great Britian. Bradbury Wilkinson & Co., 1909, Calendar with Featuring an Ornate Advertising Note. Great Britian, 1909. Calendar without any calendar pages but with beautiful BWC advertising note at center, Uncirculated condition, BWC. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $850-1,250