Archives International Auctions Sale 70 September 22, 2021 U.S., Chinese. & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily,

Archives International Auctions - Sale 70 92 September 22, 2021 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Washington, D.C. 492 492 National Geographic 1988 Proof Holographic Unfolded Covers by ABNC Washington, D.C...... 1988. Unfolded proof holographic cover of the Vol. 174, No. 6 edition of National Geographic, Both front and back cover pages. Front cover features a picture of the globe with text “Can Man Save This Fragile Earth,” while back cover features a McDonald’s location with sign at top. Fine-VF condition, ABNC. Scarce in this form. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-80 CHECKS, DRAFTS & EXCHANGES Australia 493 493 Colonial Bank of Australasia, 1870 I/C First of Exchange Draft Australia and London, England. 1870. 10 Pounds I/C First of Exchange from the Colonial Bank of Australasia, Black text, Supporting arms of the United Kingdom at top center, 2 Pence adhesive foreign bill revenue stamp at left, Numerous endorsements and hand stamps. POCs, piece missing from bottom left corner for cancellation, Fine condition. The Colonial Bank of Australasia was incorporated in Melbourne, Victoria, in 1856 by Act of Council. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-100 Australia & U.K. 494 494 Union Bank of Australia Proof CD and Exchange Pair, ca.1865- 1897 London, England (Australian bank with branches in England), ca. 1860-90s. Union Bank of Australia Proof pair, Includes: 1865 Proof CD, Black text with counterfoil at left, Ship with Britannia at top center; and, 1897, Uncut Proof First and Second Exchange Pair, Light purple text with counterfoil at left and ship with Britannia on shore at top center. Both are in Fine to VF condition with some toning and notations made in pencil. (2) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $80-140 Cuba 495 495 Polledo, Rionda & Co. 1877 Uncut First and Second Exchange Pair Matanzas, Cuba, 1877. 2 pieces, uncut: Polledo, Rionda & Co. Issued First and Second Exchange for $500 United States Currency, Black text with thin black border, gray background with “1” or “2” underprint in red, Allegorical Mercury at top. Fine condition with some toning. Very attractive piece which provides past evidence of the immense sugar trade we had with Cuba in the 19th century. ���������������������������������� Est. $55-110