Archives International Auctions Sale 61 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera and Historic Ephemera October 4 & 5, 2020

Archives International Auctions - Sale 61 71 October 4-5,2020 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Venezuela 538 538 Banco Central De Venezuela 1986 Essay Uncut Pair “Progress Proof”. Venezuela, 1986. 10 Bolivares, Similar to P-61 except that it has a security thread vertically in the right middle of the note, the issued note was missing the security strip. Unlisted Essay Proof printed on white paper with m/c security threads. Purple with m/c undertint that is slightly off register. Portrait of Sucre on right and Bolivar on left, back is blank. Excess margin on bottom of note with printed “GRIPPER - 6-1439- 487”, AU to Uncirculated condition, Rare Venezuela archival production material. ABNC.��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-500 539 539 Banco Central De Venezuela, 1986 Progress Proof Uncut Pair. Venezuela, March 18, 1986, uncut pair of uniface Obverse Progress proofs or specimen, 10 Bolivares, P-61a, Unlisted, No serial numbers, blank back, printed on white paper. Uncirculated. ABNC (No imprint). ������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $250-500 540 540 Banco Central De Venezuela, 1989 Essay Specimen “Dotmar” Paper Trial Banknote Venezuela, 1989. 2 Bolivares, P-69 Unlisted specimen missing vignette of Bolivar on right. Bolivar’s portrait is missing on right as well as text and date. Printed on “Domtar” paper. This banknote was utilized for paper testing and evaluation to compare Crane versus Dotmar paper. Red serial numbers and red specimen overprints. Back is printed fully. No cancellation holes. Rare banknote research proof from USBNC. Choice to Gem Uncirculated Condition. USBNC.Est. $200-400 541 541 Banco Central De Venezuela, 1989 Essay Uncut Specimen Pair of “Crane” Paper Trial Banknote Venezuela, 1989. Uncut vertical pair of 2 Bolivares, P-69 Unlisted specimen. Printed on “Crane” paper. This banknote was utilized for paper testing and evaluation to compare Crane versus Dotmar paper. Both notes have red serial numbers and red specimen overprints. Backs are printed fully. No cancellation holes. Rare banknote research proof pair from USBNC. Choice to Gem Uncirculated Condition. USBNC. �������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-500 542 542 Banco Central De Venezuela, 1989 Essay Uncut Specimen Pair of “Dotmar” Paper Trial Banknote Venezuela, 1989. Uncut vertical pair of 2 Bolivares, P-69 Unlisted specimen missing vignette of Bolivar on right. Bolivar’s portrait is missing on right as well as text and date. Printed on “Domtar” paper. This banknote was utilized for paper testing and evaluation to compare Crane versus Dotmar paper. Both have red serial numbers and red specimen overprints. Backs are printed fully. No cancellation holes. Rare banknote research proof pair from USBNC. The top note could be separated and would grade Choice to Gem Uncirculated, the bottom note has some folding at bottom where the note was folded for storage and would grade XF to AU Condition. USBNC.����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $375-600 543 543 Compania del Gas, 1880’s Specimen Stock Certificate Caracas, Venezuela, ND (1880s). Odd Shares Specimen Capital Stock Certificate in Spanish, Industrial scene at top with large containers. Red specimen overprints, 00000 serial number, VF, ABNC. Gas company located in Bolivia. Stunning format multiple vignette stock certificate.������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $300-450