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 77 February 23, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 433 433 Banco Central del Uruguay, ND (1975) Specimen Banknote Set of 4 Notes. Uruguay. ND (1975). Lot of 4 notes, Includes 50; 100; 500 and 1000 Nuevos Pesos; P-59s; 60s; 63As; and, 64bs, all are Specimen banknotes, Various colors on multicolor underprints with portrait of Artigas at right, All are S/N A 0000000 001 except for the 10 NP note which is set 010, all are PMG graded between AU 55 and CU 63 and all with comment of “Previously Mounted.” Printer: TDLR. (4) �������������� Est. $325-500 Venezuela 434 434 Banco deVenezuela, ND(1931-39) “Top Pop” Specimen Banknote Venezuela. ND(1931-1939). 100 Bolivares, P-S313s, Specimen Banknote. Black on m/c underprint. Vaqueros and cattle towards right at center. Two signature titles. S/N 00000. PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ with notations “Selvedge Included and Printer’s Annotations” on back. Printer: ABNC. Tied with 2 other notes as highest graded out of 14 notes graded in the PMG census. ���������������������������������������������� Est. $600-900 435 435 Banco Central De Venezuela, ND (1971-79) Production Progress Proof Trio Caracas, Venezuela. Lot of 3 production proofs from the 1971 to 1979 Issue. All for the 10 Bolivares, P-51 Issue. Includes a Large Die Obverse Proof printed on Planchetted Banknote paper with large margins with plate # 111203 on top and guide notches on left and right, Spoil and N.G. written in ink on the lower excess margin, AU condition; Also includes the undertint of the face; and a m/c cycloid design for the undertint with considerable production department notations of where portions of the design will be places. Condition is AU to Uncirculated condition. Rare and interesting production design group. ABNC. (3) ���������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-500 436 436 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. $230-375 West African States 437 437 BanqueCentral des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest. ND (1959). Issued Banknote West African States, ND (1959). 100 Francs, P-2b, Issued Banknote. Red and m/c printing with young woman at right and tribal mask at left. S/N A.278 53503. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. ��������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-260 438 438 BanqueCentral des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest. ND (1959). Issued Banknote West African States, ND (1959). 100 Francs, P-2b, Issued Banknote. Red and m/c printing with young woman at right and tribal mask at left. S/N J.278 31189. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. ������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $120-200