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 88 January 18, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Great Britain 422 422 De La Rue Giori S.A., ND (1970-80s) Uncut Proof Sheet and Advertising Note ND (1970-80s). 2 pieces: Large Sheet of 12 Uncut “One Pass” Intaglio Uniface Proofs from De La Rue Giori, in black, gray, white and green, with a portrait of William Shakespeare at right, and an illustration of the Globe Theatre as it appeared in the 1600s, Wide margins on semi-glossy paper, Fine-VF condition with some stains; Lot also includes a colorful Intaglio Uniface Proof of an Organisation Giori test note, also featuring William Shakespeare at left, design is in blue, brown, and green, VF-XF condition. (2) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $200-400 Illinois 423 423 Western Bank Note and Engraving Co. Advertising Card Pair, ca. 1890-1920s With Micro Printed Declaration of Independence Chicago, Illinois, 1890-1920s. Lot of 2 pieces, both Advertising Business Cards from the Western Bank Note and Engraving Co., Western Division of the American Bank Note Co: Micro-Engraving of the Declaration of Independence, originally engraved in 1840, surrounded by George Washington, John Adams, Great Seal of the United States, as well as the state seals of the thirteen original colonies, on reverse is a depiction of the Western Bank Note Co. building in Chicago, AU condition with faint bend blemish at top center; Second piece is features “The American Flag,” a poem authored by W. D. Nesbit, with allegorical Liberty at left, XF to AU condition with some toning at center. Both are printed on cardstock. (2) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-260 Israel 424 424 State of Israel Bond Printing Production File, ca. 1970s Israel......., ca. 1970s. Large group of State of Israel printing orders and materials for the production of plates and bonds. Includes: Plant Order Supplement sheets; Progress Proof Bonds; Proof bond elements, such as state seal, coupons, etc.; Proof Mock-Up bond design with edits and notations; Proof coupon sheets; Proof bond backs; all in various quantities. 15+ pieces total. Unique lot. SCBN. �������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-1200