Archives International Auctions Auction 73 January 18, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 73 115 January 18, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 557 557 Swiss Confederation 1924 Specimen Bond Rarity Switzerland, 1924. $1000 Specimen 5.5% External Loan Gold Coupon Bond, Black text with orange border and undertint, Allegorical pair of women flank Swiss coat of arms at top center. Red specimen overprints, 00000 serial numbers, and POCs. Has been archivally reinforced and repaired, Fine condition but appears VF, ABNC. This is the last example found in the ABN Archives. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-900 Turkey 558 558 Turkey, 1990 Specimen Government Circulating Bearer Bond Quintet Turkey, 1990. Lot of 5 Specimen Bonds, all in Turkish: 100,000 Lira in brown; 500,000 Lira in purple; 1,000,000 Lira in green; 5,000,000 Lira in red; and 10,000,000 Lira in blue. All have black text with portrait of President Kemal Ataturk at right and red “Ornek” (Specimen) overprint across middle of bond. Uncirculated to Gem Unc. condition. (5) ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-500 Various Countries 559 559 Eduard Urban, 1909 Prospectus in Various Languages Brunn, 1909. Colorful Prospectus Document in various languages, such as German, Russian, English, among others. Fine condition with some toning, splitting, and POCs. Interesting seal featuring a bee at top center, Allegorical woman with coins at left, Eduard Urban storefront at bottom with people standing outside. Prospectus details on front and back. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 Venezuela 560 560 Estados Unidos de Venezuela, 1915 and 1920 Specimen Bond Quartet Caracas, Venezuela. Lot of 4 pieces, Includes: 2000 Bolivares Specimen 3% Coupon Bond in Spanish, green; 2,500 Specimen 3% Coupon Bond in Spanish, brown; 5,000 Bolivares Specimen 3% Coupon Bond in Spanish, orange; 20,000 Bolivares Specimen 3% Coupon Bond in Spanish, green. All have specimen overprints, 00000 serial numbers, and POCs. Fine to VF condition. ABNC. (4) ������������������������������������������ Est. $300-500