Archives International Auctions Sale 53 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera June 20, 2019

Archives International Auctions - Sale 53 4 June 20,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 25 25 Banco Nacional De Bolivia, 187x (1873) “Cobija” Proof Banknote Used as a Model. Cobija, Bolivia. 10 Bolivianos, P-S186p3, Proof printed on india paper that is unmounted, Black on brown underprint, 4 small POC’s in signature blocks, Condor in middle under curved title, allegorical tropical Liberty with staff and cap on lower left, seated reaper with sheaved lower right, the note has 4 large to ample margins. The note would of graded Choice to Gem Uncirculated but there is a very light horizontal fold about 1/2 inch from the top margin. The note was evidently used in the design-production department. There are numerous text areas crossed out with pencil that refer to Cobija as well as the text below the denomination that the condor is standing above. Cobija (previously known as Puerto La Mar) was the first significant Pacific Ocean port of independent Bolivia. It was lost to Chile in 1884. At the end of the War of the Pacific in 1884, the city and the entire coastal province of Bolivia was annexed by Chile. ABNC. Rare if not unique archival production department proof. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-700 26 26 Banco Nacional De Bolivia, 187x (1873) “Cobija” Proof Banknote Used as a Model. Cobija, Bolivia. 20 Bolivianos, P-S187p, Proof printed on india paper that is unmounted, Black on tan underprint, 4 small POC’s in signature blocks, Potosi city scene in middle over title, Sucre at lower left, seated allegorical woman with globe on lower right, the note has 4 large to ample margins. The note would of graded Choice to Gem Uncirculated but there is a very light horizontal fold about 1/2 inch from the top margin. The note was evidently used in the design-production department. There are numerous text areas crossed out with pencil that refer to Cobija as well as the text below the denomination that the city is above. Cobija (previously known as Puerto La Mar) was the first significant Pacific Ocean port of independent Bolivia. It was lost to Chile in 1884. At the end of the War of the Pacific in 1884, the city and the entire coastal province of Bolivia was annexed by Chile. ABNC. Rare if not unique archival production department proof. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-1000 Brazil 27 27 Republica Dos Estados Unidos Do Brasil, W/O Estampa (ND, 1954-59) Specimen Banknote Trio. Brazil, Lot of 3 Specimen banknotes, All from the 1953-59 W/O Estampa Series, Includes 1 Cruzeiros, P-150s, Seri 2701 A.; 100 Cruzeiros, . Serie 661 A.; and 1000 Cruzeiros, P-156s1 (Signature 1), Serie 231 A, all with Specimen overprints, POC’s and “00000” serial numbers, All are in Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC the 1000 Cruzeiros note is rare (3) ����������������������� Est. $250-400 28 28 RepublicaDos EstadosUnidos DoBrazil, 1892 E.8AContemporary Counterfeit Banknote. Brazil, 1892, 20 Mil Reis, P-40 Unlisted Contemporary Counterfeit, black on brownish paper, back brown, Good to VG condition with repaired vertical tears and high wear. Scarce counterfeit ABNC Issue note.�������������������������� Est. $75-150 29 29 Republica Dos Estados Unidos Do Brazil, E.11A, (1908) Contemporary Counterfeit From ABN Research Department. Brazil, Contemporary counterfeit of Estampa 11A, 200 Mil Reis, P-76, Woman with child reading, black on green and m/c, back blue or blue green, the note was diagonally cut (2 different halves from the same note but different serial numbers. This example was from an ABN counterfeit research file evaluating the quality of the counterfeit. VG to Fine condition. Rare ABN related research banknote. ������������������������������������������ Est. $130-200 Burundi 30 30 Banque De La Republique Du Burundi, 1964 Specimen Banknote. Burundi, 20 Francs, P-10s Unlisted Specimen, blue-green, Dancer at right, Specimen #30 on lower left, Red Oval TDLR Specimen overprints on face and back. S/N A000000, POC’s, Rare and unlisted as a specimen in this format. AU/Uncirculated with light mounting remnants on back right. TDLR. ������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $160-240 31 31 Banque De La Republique Du Burundi, 1978 Specimen Banknote. Burundi, 5000 Francs, P-32s Unlisted Specimen, Dark brown and grayish purple, building at right, Specimen #30 on lower left, Red Oval TDLR Specimen overprints on face and back. S/N A000000, POC’s, Rare and unlisted as a specimen in this format. AU/ Uncirculated with light mounting remnants on back right. TDLR. ��������������������� Est. $250-500 Unique Bank Note Design Artwork by TDLR 32 32 Banque Du Royaume Du Burundi 1964 unique Face & Back Mockup Models. Burundi. 1964 Issue. Unique Face and Back Essay Models used in the design for the 1964, 500 Francs, P-13 Unlisted. Face and back are mounted on cards and have original artwork, borders and design elements drawn, pasted or added to banknote. Catalog value is listed as $175 in VF condition. Unique. Choice uncirculated condition. Scarce note as issued. BW&C? 2 different trial color specimens. 1968. P-22a. Unlisted Trial Color. 50 Francs. Green on m/c. Issued note is pale red on m/c; P-23a. Unlisted Trial Color. 100 Francs. Purple on m/c. Issued note is brown on m/c. Red specimen overprints and POC. Rare Trial color banknotes. TDLR. Scarce trial color banknote.����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-500