Archives International Auctions Sale 58 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera and Historic Ephemera April 7 & 8, 2020

Archives International Auctions - Sale 58 8 April 7-8,2020 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 50 50 Pernambuco Street Railway. ND (1880s-1890s). 200 Reis Railroad Scrip Note. Brazil. ND ca.1880-90’s, 200 Reis, P-Unlisted, Issued street car pass scrip note with face value of 200 Reis, vignette of horse-pulled street car, anchor at back. ABNC. VG. Used either as a ticket or as currency as needed. ������������������������������� Est. $120-240 51 51 Republica Dos Estados Unidos Do Brasil, Thesouro Nacional, ND (1923) Specimen Banknote. Brazil.. 2 Mil Reis, Estampa 15a, Ser.1a, P-17s, Specimen banknote, Brown on yellow underprint, Portrait of Murtinho in middle, back brown, Specimen overprint, S/N 000,000. PMG graded Choice About Unc. 58 (Appears Unc with large even margins), Local printer, Rare note in any condition.������������� Est. $230-350 52 52 Republica dos Estados Unidos do Brasil, ND (ca.1973), Obverse Die Progress Proof with Archival Notations. Brazil. Obverse die proof of 2 Cruzeiros, 1960s-1970s (1973), similar to P-151, closely trimmed and mounted on large cardboard piece with many working annotations pertaining to production, also attached copies of correspondence related to this piece and the other 11 denominations in this issue. Choice XF condition. ABNC.������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $250-500 British Caribbean Territory 53 53 British Caribbean Territories Currency Board. 1956. Issued Note. British Caribbean Territory. Issued 1 Dollar, 1956, P-7b. VF. S/N R2-540101, BWC. � Est. $60-110 British Honduras 54 54 Government of British Honduras, 1971 Banknote Pair. British Honduras. Lot of 2 notes, Both are January 1st, 1971 dated notes, Includes $1, P-28c and $2, P-29c, Both with Queen Elizabeth at right, Both in VF to Choice VF condition with large even margins, bright colors and fresh appearance. (2)����������������������������������� Est. $100-150 Bulgaria 55 55 BULGARIA. National Bank. ND (1918-21) Essay 500 Leva Banknote. Bulgaria, 500 Leva, Similar to P-29A and 29B but without central vignette on back, Design trial specimen printed by OF-Z. This example was likely close to production as it presents with a specimen overprint and punch cancels through the signature panels. Purple and brown frame with gold under-print. The is Choice AU but appears to be CU with a single vertical light fold. OF-Z. Unused design by this famous Swiss printer. (Ex-Ponterio & Assoc. Lot 2347, Sale #158, NYINC, 2011, Jan. 7-8 sold for $1550). ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $750-1500 Burma 56 56 State Bank of Burma. ND (1944). Specimen Banknote. Burma. 100 Kyats, ND (1944), P-21s1. Specimen banknote, Orange, blue and light green print. Peacock at left with scene in Mandalay at right. PMG graded UNC 62 back with notation “Staple Holes & Minor Rust.” (Cert # 5003605-017).��������������������������������������������� Est. $450-750