Archives International Auctions Auction 74 February 23, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 74 45 February 23, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Great Britain 252 252 British Postal Order. 1915. Partially Issued Walsall, Great Britain, 1915. British Post Order for 2 Shillings. Blue printing on check sized certificate with portrait of King George V at left. S/N C/15 130931. Partially issued certificate with issuing stamp fromWalsall, which is located in Staffordshire. Fine condition with toning and fold lines. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $60-100 253 253 Bank of England. ND (1984-88). Issue Banknote Great Britain, ND (1984-88). 20 Pounds, P-380d, Issued Banknote. M/c printing with young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at right. S/N 41A 711854. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350 Great Britain - BAF Military Vouchers 254 254 British Armed Forces Special Voucher, 2nd Series. ND (1948). Specimen Banknote. Great Britain. BAF, Specimen 6 Pence, ND (1948), P-M17as SB422s. Blue on lime green, orange and m/c, Back blue-green, Black oval “Specimen De La Rue & Co., Cancelled” overprint on lower right corner, “Specimen No. 14” on lower left margin, With Security Thread. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 (Cert # 8072406-002). TDLR. This is the only graded example in the PMG graded census. � Est. $250-375 255 255 British Armed Forces Special Voucher. 2nd Series, ND (1954). Specimen Banknote. Great Britain. BAF, Specimen 1 Shilling, ND (1954), P-M18as SB423s. Burnt orange on m/c, back burn orange, Pin-punch CANCELLED, Printer’s annotations on top margins with date “5-2-(19)54”, No serial numbers, PMG graded Uncirculated 61 with comment “Printer’s Annotations; Previously Mounted” with light mounting remnants on the back right margin. (Cert # 8072406-006). TDLR. This is the highest graded example to be offered at auction. ��������������������������������� Est. $250-400 Greece 256 256 National Bank of Greece, 1905-18 Specimen Banknote Greece. 1905- 18. 5 Drachmai, P-54s, Specimen banknote, Blue on face, S/N HTH1951 00000, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Printer: ABNC. ���������������������������������������������� Est. $220-375 257 257 Bank of GreeceCollection of Issued Banknotes. 1935-45 Greece, 1935- 45. Group of 10 Issued Greek Banknotes, Includes: 1935, 1000 Drachmai, P-106a (4), Issued Banknotes, VF to Choice VF; 500 Drachmai, P-171a (5), Issued Banknotes; 5000 Drachmai, P-173a, Issued Banknotes. Notes are in VG-VF condition. Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. (10). ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $90-180 Guatemala 258 258 Banco De Guatemala, Sucursal Quezaltenango 189x Color Trial Progress Proof Face, Back & Undertints. Guatemala, Lot of 4 pieces, Includes a black and white Face of the 1 Peso, P-S149 Unlisted as a proof in the SCWPM, Locomotives facing out that flank Guatemala Arms in middle, under title; a complete Color Trial back proof printed in green instead of issued Red-orange, and 2 different portions of the undertint used on the face printed in green instead of issued colors. All are printed on india paper mounted on cloth reinforced paper with archival notes including Die and Roll numbers and date plates cancelled. All appear Uncirculated to Choice Uncirculated or better. Extremely rare and possibly unique in this format. International BNC. A historic presentation piece for the Guatemala Specialist. � Est. $600-1200