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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 55 21 October 10,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Costa Rica 156 156 Presidente Yglesias Proof Portrait ca.1900-20, Possibly Prepared for Unissued Banknote. Costa Rica, ND (ca.1900-1920), Proof portrait of Yglesias in oval border, Black on india paper, 2.75 by 3.5 inches, large banknote size oval portrait, but no evidence it was used on any banknote. Possibly this portrait was considered but no issue agreed upon. Rare with only 2 found in the archive, CU condition, ABNC. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-200 Croatia 157 157 Narodna Bank Hrvatske. 1993 (1994). Trio of Progress Proofs. Croatia. Lot includes proof 5 Kuna, 1993, P-28, with complete back and partial front. Printed on unwatermarked yellow paper, no serial numbers. Choice to Gem Unc. 3 identical pieces. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $80-140 158 158 Narodna Bank Hrvatske. 1993 (1994). Pair of Progress Proofs. Croatia. Lot includes proof 20 Kuna, 1993, P-30, one with complete front and blank back; and another with complete back and partial front. Printed on unwatermarked yellow paper, no serial numbers. Choice to Gem Unc.�������������������������������������������� Est. $60-120 159 159 Narodna Bank Hrvatske. 1993 (1994). Quintet of Progress Proofs. Croatia. Lot includes proof 20 Kuna, 1993, P-30, with complete back and partial front. Printed on unwatermarked yellow paper, no serial numbers. Choice to Gem Unc. 5 identical pieces. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 160 160 Narodna Bank Hrvatske. 1993 (1994). Pair of Progress Proofs. Croatia. Lot includes proof 500 Kuna, 1993, P-34, one with complete front and blank back; and another with complete back and partial front. Printed on unwatermarked yellow paper, no serial numbers. Choice to Gem Unc.�������������������������������������������� Est. $70-120 161 161 Narodna Bank Hrvatske. 1993 (1994). Quartet of Progress Proofs. Croatia. Lot includes proof 500 Kuna, 1993, P-34, two with complete front and blank back; and another two with complete back and partial front. Printed on unwatermarked yellow paper, no serial numbers. XF to Unc.���������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-180 162 162 Narodna Bank Hrvatske. 1993 (1994). Sextet of Progress Proofs. Croatia. Lot includes proof 500 Kuna, 1993, P-34, three with complete front and blank back; and another three with complete back and partial front. Printed on unwatermarked yellow paper, no serial numbers. About to Choice Unc.���������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 163 163 Narodna Bank Hrvatske. 1993 (1994). Pair of Progress Proofs. Croatia. Lot includes proof 1000 Kuna, P-35, both with complete front and blank back. Printed on unwatermarked pink paper, no serial numbers. Choice to Gem Unc. 2 identical pieces. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $35-70 Cuba 164 164 Banco Nacional de Cuba Traveler’s Checks, ND (ca.1940-50’s) Uncut Specimen Sheet of 3. Cuba. $20 Traveler’s Checks Uncut Sheet of three. Bi-lingual. Lightly folded between notes. POCs, pencil notation in margin on back. Hand stamped SPECIMEN on front. AU condition. Jeffries BNC.����������������� Est. $70-120