Archives International Auctions Auction 76 May 4, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 76 46 May 4, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 246 246 Bank of England. ND (1957-67). Issued Banknote Great Britain, ND (1957-67). 5 Pounds, P-371, Issued Banknote. Blue on m/c underprint with Britannia at left. S/N B23 522251. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. ���������������������������� Est. $230-425 247 247 Great Britain, ca. 1870’s Postal Money Order Specimen. Great Britain, ND (1870s). Her Majesty’s Postmaster General Specimen Postal Order, 2 Shillings, P-Unlisted, Specimen Postal Order, Black text on light blue border and text, Queen Victoria portrait at left as part of an imprinted revenue stamp for 1 penny. Black specimen overprint at center, S/N C/2 999363 at top right. Uncirculated, Watermarked, and in Fine-VF condition. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $110-180 Greece 248 248 National Bank of Greece, 1922 and 1926 Emergency Issue Lot of 7 different notes. Greece. Lot of 7 different notes, Includes 1922 Emergency Issues; 5 Drachmai, P-58 (from P-54); 10 Drachmai, P-59 (from P-46); 25 Drachmai, P-P60 (from P-44,47 or 51); 100 Drachmai, P-61 (from P-48, 53, 55); and 1926 Emergency Issues, 100 Drachmai, P-76 (P-76?); Neon Issue, 50 Drachmai, P-80 (from P-66); and, 100 Drachmai, P-81. VG to VF condition. Scarce Emergency issue group. (7) ������������������������������� Est. $230-375 249 249 National Bank of Greece. 1918. Specimen Banknote Greece, 1918. 25 Drachmai, P-65s2, Specimen Banknote. Black on blue underprint with allegorical figure at center, portrait of G. Stavros at left, and arms of King George I at right. Specimen overprints and POC’s. S/N 000000 Printer: ABNC. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 with comment “minor ink.” ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-800 250 250 National Bank of Greece. ND (1926). Emergency Issue Issued Banknote Greece, ND (1926). 500 Drachmai, P-82, Issued Banknote. Black and yellow print with Arms of King George I at right with red “neon” overprint. S/N SG 056 144480 Printer ABNC. PMG graded Very Fine 20. Older National Bank 50-1000 Drachmai notes were cut w/the left-hand portion 3/4 of the width leaving the right- hand portion 1/4 in width. Later on, the large left-hand pieces were exchanged at 3/4 of original face value and at 1/4 of the 3/4 face value for debentures of compulsory loan. The smaller 1/4 righthand pieces were also exchanged for debentures. ���������������� Est. $160-300 251 251 Bank of Greece, 1941 (ND 1945) “Top Pop” Issue Banknote. Greece. 1941 (ND 1945). 50 Drachmai, P-168, issued banknote, red, Hesiod at left, frieze on back, PMG Graded Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ, TDLR. This note is tied with 4 other notes as highest graded out of 113 graded in the PMG census. ������������������������������������������ Est. $400-600