Archives International Auctions Sale 50 The Milestone Auction U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Autographs and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 50 41 December 3-4,2018 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 227 227 Banco De Colombia, 1881 Proof Face and Back Banknote. Bogota, Colombia. 50 Pesos, P-S387p, proof banknote, black on light brown underprint, Man walking on trail with pack horses, back brown, Printed on india paper on large margin card, Face PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ and the back is Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, Rare note in any form or condition. ABNC.�� Est. $700-1000 228 228 Banco De Union, ND (1887-89)Proof Face and Back Banknote. Cartagena, Colombia. 50 Pesos, P-S869p, proof banknote, black on light red underprint, seated allegorical woman on right, young woman with lamb and sheep at left, train at station in middle, back red, Printed on india paper on large margin card, Face PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ and the back is Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, Rare note in any form or condition. ABNC.�� Est. $700-1000 Colombia - An extremely rare if not unique Colombia approval specimen trio. 229 229 Medellin, Senores FernandoRestrepo&Hijos, ND (1893)Approval Specimen FromBW&C. Medellin, Colombia. 5 Pesos, P- Unlisted denomination, (Similar to P-S900A), DP14920sp, (Listed as ND (1900) but archival notation notes “Approved 10 Oct (18)93”, Black text and border on peach colored undertint, POC’s, back orange, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with 4 small staple holes on the left margin with light rust, Rare and possibly unique note. BW&C. First time seen by cataloger. �� Est. $900-1800 Colombia 230 230 Medellin, Senores Fernando Restrepo & Hijos, ND (1893) Approval Specimen From BW&C. Medellin, Colombia. 10 Pesos, P- Unlisted denomination, (Similar to P-S900A), DP14921sp, (Listed as ND (1900) but archival notation notes “Submitted 3rd Oct (18)93”, Black text and border on blue colored undertint, POC’s, back blue, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with 4 small staple holes on the left margin with light rust, Rare and possibly unique note. BW&C. First time seen by cataloger.�� Est. $900-1800 231 231 Medellin, Senores FernandoRestrepo&Hijos, ND (1893)Approval Specimen From BW&C. Medellin, Colombia. 50 Pesos, P- Unlisted (Similar to P-S900A), DP14923sp, (Listed as ND (1900) but archival notation notes “Approved 10 Oct (18)93”, Black text and border on light green colored undertint, POC’s, back green, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with 4 small staple holes on the left margin with light rust, Rare and possibly unique note. BW&C. First time seen by cataloger. Est. $900-1800 232 232 Landing of Columbus Proof Vignette, ca.1860-1910 Also Used on the Back of the U.S. 1st Issue $5 National Bank Note Series. Colombia. ND (ca.1880-1900). Banco De Colombia proof vignette for 100 Pound-500 Pesos bond or banknote top printed on india paper mounted on large manila envelope. Printed in dark orange. Well known image of Columbus holding sword and flag with his crewmen and natives in background, 120mm by 60 mm. Top of envelope also has “Republica De Colombia” stock or bond title in black. Rare archival proof vignette of Christopher Columbus. ABNC.�� Est. $450-750 Costa Rica 233 233 BancoCentral de Costa Rica, 1974 Issued Banknote. Costa Rica... April 4, 1974, 1000 Colones, Serie A, P-226c, issued banknote, Red on m/c, Julio Pena at left, S/N 393587, Note appears Choice to Gem Uncirculated but there is a very small pin hole size rust spot on the lower left, Very attractive with excellent centering and bright fresh appearance. ABNC.�� Est. $300-600