Archives International Auctions Sale 52 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins and Security Printing Ephemera May 14, 2019

Archives International Auctions - Sale 52 18 May 14,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 134 134 El Tesoro de la Isla de Cuba. 1896, Issued Banknote. Cuba, 50 Pesos, KM-50b, black on red and green underprint, woman, goat and lion, Very Fine with stain on upper right, S/N 33728, BWC. �������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 135 135 Banco Nacional de Cuba Uncut Sheet of 3 Specimen Travelers Checks. Havana, Cuba, ND (ca.1940-50), $20, Uncut sheet of 3 notes, all are green on face and back, arms of Cuba on top middle, back with information on redemption, Large red specimen overprint and POC’s on each note, Choice AU condition, Rare in this format, Jeffries BNC. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-160 Cyprus 136 136 Republic of Cyprus. 1961. Specimen Banknote. Cyprus. Specimen 500 Mil, 1961, P-38s. PMG About Uncirculated 55 NET with comment “Previously Mounted” (Cert # 8044456-016). BWC. ����������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $150-250 Czechoslovakia 137 137 Republika Ceskoslovenska, 1945, Issued Note Czechoslovakia, issued 100 Korun, P63a, Uncirculated. BWC. ����������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $25-50 Dominican Republic 138 138 Banco Central De La Republica Dominicana, ND (1947-55) Issued Banknote. D.R., 100 Pesos Oro, P-65. Issued banknote Black without underprint on face, back green, PCGS graded Very Fine 30., ABNC.��������������������������������������������� Est. $70-120 139 139 Banco Central De La Republica Dominicana 1988 Photographic Essay Proof Sheet. Dominican Republic. 1988. 500 Pesos Oro, P-129 Unlisted Photographic Essay Model Proof of large format photograph, 12.5 by 5.5 inches, of back of banknote with the fortress vignette photograph pasted onto the photograph of the border and text. All in black with no underprint colors. Interesting and unique format. This photographic model was used in the banknote plate making process in which this photograph was shrunk down to the desired banknote size and then a photo engraving technique was used in which the metal plate was coated with a photo sensitive solution and the image on the plate was acid etched to create the printing plate. USBNC. Rare archival production proof. USBNC. ����������������������������������������������� Est. $150-250 140 140 Banco Central De La Republica Dominicana Photographic Essay Proof Sheet Film Positive.. Dominican Republic. 1988. 500 Pesos Oro, P-129 Unlisted Photographic Essay Progress Proof of film positive in black of front border without vignette or underprint. This is the film only that is not printed on paper. This photographic film positive was used in the banknote plate making process in which this photograph positive of the borders was utilized in the photo engraving technique in which the metal plate was coated with a photo sensitive solution and the image on the plate was acid etched to create the printing plate. Interesting and unique format. USBNC. Rare archival production proof. USBNC. ����������������������������������������������� Est. $130-200