Archives International Auctions Auction 75 March 30, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 75 44 March 30, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Mauritius 239 239 Government of Mauritius, ND (1940) Issue Banknote Mauritius/ British Administration….. ND (1940). 1 Rupee, P-26, Issued banknote, Green and multicolor, S/N C468844, PMG graded Very Fine 25. ������������������������������������������ Est. $200-350 240 240 Bank of Mauritius. ND (1978). Lot of 2 HighGrade Collector Series Specimen Notes. Mauritius. ND (1978). Lot of 2 notes, Includes: 5 and 25 Rupees, P-30cCS1; 32bCS1, collector series specimen banknote pair, PMG Graded Gem Unc 65 EPQ and Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ , TDLR (2). ���������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-280 Mexico 241 241 Banco de Mexico, 1930-40s Litho and Photographic Essay Proof Trio Mexico. 1930-40s. Lot of 3 Essay Model Proofs, All for the Small Size 1 Peso note. Includes an uncut pair (2) of Litho printed essay Back Progress Proofs on the same sheet, with wide margins and “BN 18445” written in pencil at top left, One with the Statue of Victory at center, the second with the Coat of arms of Mexico at center. The third piece is Front and Back Essay Photo Proofs of a 1 Peso banknote, P-28d, front and back cut down to banknote size and stapled together and in black and white. All are in XF to Uncirculated condition. Rare if not unique progress design proofs from the ABN production department. (2 items with 3 notes) ������������������������������������������������������ Est. $375-650 242 242 Mexico. Banco Minero 1880-1910 Proof Vignette used on 1880- 1914, 10 Pesos 1900s P-S164A ABNC Archive Folder Mexico. Banco Minero 1880-1910 Proof Vignette used on 10 Pesos 1900s P-S164A ABNC Archive Folder, ABN Proof Vignette printed on india paper and mounted on a large carboard file folder. Used on Mexico Banco Minero banknotes, 3.5 x 3 inches, with “Banco Minero V 44495” underprint. This is an authentic proof vignette printed between 1880-1914 and is from the American Bank Note Company Archives which were dispersed through auctions and private sales between 1988 and 2005. They are extremely rare intaglio proof vignettes printed on india paper from the original plates in very limited quantities by ABNC. The vignettes were used for U.S. and Worldwide Obsolete banknotes, stock and bond certificates, checks, drafts and other fiscal issues. ABNC printed extra vignette proofs for use in future designs as well as for samples for their records. Most of them are known with only few impressions as vignettes (between 1 and 20 total, mostly in the 5 or 10 total printed category though some may be unique). Predecessor printers such as Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Co.; National Bank Note Co.; Continental Bank Note Co., and others are represented in the ABN Archives. All were acquired by ABNC over the years and kept in their archives that were stored by ABN. This is a rare opportunity to collect a rare historical engraving by this amazing company. �������������������������������� Est. $100-200