Archives International Auctions Sale 55 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera October 10, 2019

Archives International Auctions - Sale 55 19 October 10,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 142 142 Banco De Colombia, 1918-1919 Cedula Hipotecaria Issue Specimen. Bogota, Colombia. 100 Pesos Oro, Series P, Portrait of “Landing of Columbus” on top, Specimen banknote, Black title, vignette and text with orange border with red eagle on bottom, Unlisted denomination and color in the SCWPM. Red specimen overprints, POC’s and “00000” serial numbers. Coupons attached. Impressive vignette of “Landing of Columbus” measuring 4 5/8ths by 2 1/8th inches. VF condition with a small spot on the top left edge of the vignette, This was treated as a circulating bond that could be used for currency as well as investment. Rare note. ABNC.��� Est. $350-500 143 143 Banco De La Republica, 1924 Approval Progress Proof Sucre Vignette Production File Colombia, Lot of 2 Large Die Proofs used for the design of the vignette of Portrait of A.J. de Sucre that was used on the 50 Pesos 1926- 28 and later Banknote Issue. Includes the approval progress proof of Bolivar’s profile dated 1924 that is only partially engraved as well as a fully engraved version. Rare if not unique archival presentation group. Uncirculated. ABNC. (2)��������������������������������� Est. $90-180 144 144 Banco De La Republica, 1924 Approval Proof Bolivar Vignette Production File Colombia, Lot of 6 Proofs, photos, prints and models used for the design of the vignette of S. Bolivar that was used on the 1 Pesos 1929 Banknote Issue. Includes the approval proof of Bolivar’s profile used on the note and printed on india paper on large card with numerous approval signatures, as well as additional vignettes used as models (Most with production department notes) as well as a proof undertint used on the note printed on india paper. Rare if not unique archival presentation group. Mostly XF to Uncirculated. ABNC. (6) ������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-400 145 145 Banco De La Republica, 1924 Approval Proof Sucre Vignette Production File Colombia, Lot of 8 Proofs, photos, prints and models used for the design of the vignette of Portrait of A.J. de Sucre that was used on the 50 Pesos 1926-28 and later Banknote Issue. Includes the approval proof of Bolivar’s profile dated 1924 used on the note and printed on india paper on large card with numerous approval signatures, as well as additional vignettes used as models (Some with production department notes). Rare if not unique archival presentation group. Mostly XF to Uncirculated. ABNC. (8) ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-400 146 146 Banco De La Republica, ca.1924 Proof Sucre Vignette Production File of Unused Design Colombia, Lot of 2 items, Includes a photograph of Sucre facing right rather than left as used on the banknotes issues as well as a fully engraved example LDP printed on india paper on large card. XF to Uncirculated. ABNC. (2)������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $70-140 147 147 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. $450-750