Archives International Auctions Auction 78 July 27, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 78 39 July 27, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com France 215 215 Mandat Territorial, 1796 Uncut Banknote Pair with Additional Piece. France, 1796. Uncut trio (one cut-off halfway) of Mandates Territoriaux Banknotes: 5 Francs, P-A87c, Black with red handstamp on off-white paper. VF condition with black vertical line at center, stain at center bottom, foxing and toning. Mandats Territoriaux were paper bank notes issued as currency by the French Directory in 1796 to replace the assignats which had become virtually worthless. They were land-warrants supposedly redeemable in the lands confiscated from royalty, the clergy and the church after the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789. �� Est. $200-300 216 216 Banque de France, 1922-26 Issue Banknote France. 1922-26. 1000 Francs, P-67j, Issued Banknote, Light blue on lavender underprint, S/N W.1709 829, Sign. Emmery - Platet - Aupetit, Watermark: Bank Title, PMG graded Choice Fine 15 with comments “Tape Repairs, Pinholes.” �� Est. $120-200 217 217 Banque de France, 1917-19, Pair of Issued Banknotes France..., 1917- 19. 5 Francs, P-72a (2), Pair of Issued Banknotes, Lilac print with helmeted woman at top left corner, Notes range from Fine-VF+ condition, (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. �� Est. $45-90 218 218 Banque de France, 1918, Trio of Issued Banknotes France..., 1918. 5 Francs, P-72a (3), Lot of 3 Issued Banknotes, Lilac print with helmeted woman at top left corner, Notes range from VF-XF condition, (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. Est. $75-150 219 219 Banque de France, 1943-45, Issued Banknote France, 1943-45. 5 Francs, P-98a, Issued Banknote, Blue, green, and m/c print with Pyrenean shepherd at right, S/N L.100 87782, PMG graded Gem Unc 65 EPQ. �� Est. $70-120