Archives International Auctions Auction 81 December 15th & 16th 2022

Archives International Auctions - Sale 81 38 December 15, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Ireland - Republic 183 183 Republic of Ireland, 186x (1866-1867) Fenian Brotherhood, Uncut $10 Bond, Vertical Pair. Ireland. 1866-1867, $10 Uncut pair in sheet of 2 notes, Partially issued, Black on green underprint, portrait of “Wolfe Tone” at lower left and “Davis” at lower right with dramatic eagle on mountain in middle, small red seal at left with clover leaf, S/N 4347 - 4348, pp A and pp B, back green, printed by Continental Bank Note Co., the top note has a slight internal indentation, if the notes were cut apart, the bottom note would grade Gem Uncirculated or better and the top note Choice AU, both appear with bright colors, crisp paper, and sharp corners. The Fenian Brotherhood were a committed group of Irish nationalists who attempted an unsuccessful rebellion in the 1860s. Their leaders continued to harass the British for years and help inspire and participate in the eventual successful rebellion against Britain in the early 20th century. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $1250-2000 184 184 Republic of Ireland, 186x (1866-1867) Fenian Brotherhood, Uncut $10 Bond, Vertical Pair. Ireland. 1866-1867, $10 Uncut pair in sheet of 2 notes, Partially issued, Black on green underprint, portrait of “Wolfe Tone” at lower left and “Davis” at lower right with dramatic eagle on mountain in middle, small red seal at left with clover leaf, S/N 3535-21535 and 3536-21536, pp A and pp B, back green, printed by Continental Bank Note Co., the top note has a slight internal indentation, both appear with bright colors, crisp paper, and sharp corners. The Fenian Brotherhood were a committed group of Irish nationalists who attempted an unsuccessful rebellion in the 1860s. Their leaders continued to harass the British for years and help inspire and participate in the eventual successful rebellion against Britain in the early 20th century. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $1250-2000