Archives International Auctions Auction 79 September 6, 2022 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes, Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 79 6 September 6, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 31 31 Banco Central de Bolivia, 1928, Specimen Banknote Bolivia, 1928. 10 Bolivianos, P-121s, Specimen Banknote, Blue on m/c with portrait of Bolivar at left, City beneath mountain at right, back green, S/N S1 00000 Printer: ABNC, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-350 32 32 Banco Central de Bolivia. 1928. “Top Pop” Specimen Banknote. Bolivia. 1928. 20 Bolivianos, Series P1, P-122s, specimen banknote, s/n P1 00000, “SPECIMEN” overprints and POCs, Brown on m/c, Portrait S. Bolivar at left, View of Potosi and mountain at right-middle, back green with Bolivia arms, PMG Graded Superb Gem Unc 68 EPQ, ABNC. This is the highest graded note out of 15 graded in the PMG census. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $325-650 33 33 Banco Central de Bolivia. ND (ca.1920s). Essay Front Progressive Proof Bolivia, ND (ca.1920s). 5 Bolivianos, P-Unlisted, Front Essay Progress Proof. Brown print. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with comments “printer’s annotations and ink.” Possibly unique essay design that was never completed. Printer not listed but it is from the ABN Archives. ������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $150-300 Brazil 34 34 Republica Dos Estados Unidos Do Brazil, Tesouro Nacional, ND (1944), Group of 4 Issued Banknotes Brazil, ND (1944). Lot of 4 Issued Banknotes, Includes: 1 Cruzeiro, P-132 (4), Group of Issued Banknotes, Blue on m/c underprint with Marques de Tamandare at center, S/Ns 328A 011910; 328A 011912; 328A 011921; 328A 011925, Printer: ABNC, All are PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $120-200 35 35 Banco Central do Brasil, ND (1986-2011), Group of 4 Issued Banknotes Including a “Top Pop” Brazil, ND (1986-2011). Lot of 4 Issued Banknotes, Includes: 1986, 10 Cruzados, P-209a, S/N A0062035014A, PMG Gem Unc 66 EPQ, highest graded in the PMG census; 100 Cruzados, P-211c, S/N A2055053571A, PMG Gem Unc 66 EPQ, Only 8 examples graded in the PMG census; 5 Reais, P-244Ad, S/N A4549001934C, PMG Gem Unc 66 EPQ; and, 1 Real, P-251a, S/N A3990094215C, PMG Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ����������������� Est. $160-280 36 36 Republica Dos EstadosUnidos Do Brasil, Banco Emissor DoNorte, ND (Decree of 1890) Estampa 1A, Uncut Progress Proof Banknote Pair. Brazil. ND (ca.1890), 20 Mil Reis, Ser. 1A., Estampa 1A., P-S577 Uncut Progress Front Proof pair, Black printing on thin white card, Minerva at left, Allegorical women flank national arms in middle and palm tree at right. One printed signature, the top note has one heavy horizontal fold that is archivally reinforced and the bottom note has a fold right at the bottom border and a small5 x 3 mm piece is missing from the lower right corner, all due to archival storage by the production department, otherwise the intaglio printing is strong and bright. Unpriced in SCWPM. ABNC ���������������������������������� Est. $450-750