Archives International Auctions Auction 85 May 23, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 85 56 April 4, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com WORLD BANKNOTE PHOTO PROOFS 291 291 Turkey, State Notes of the Ministry of Finance, 1926, TDLR & W&S Photo Proof Pair Turkey, 1926. Lot of 2 Photo Proofs, Includes: 1 Livre, P-119 Essay Obverse Photo Proof of a hand drawn design in black and white with farmer and two oxen at center, similar to the final design but with variations from the final design by TDLR; and, 100 Livres, P-Unknown, Black and white photo proof with denomination at left and right side of either an issued note or proof note, Printed on glossy photo paper, W&S. Both are in AU to Uncirculated condition. (2). These photo proofs of the original unused mockup design for the Obverse were used during the production process to determine if the designs and text were correct or acceptable to the client and also used for approvals by TDLR. Original photo-proofs from the Thomas De La Rue production and design department. (2) ������������������������������������������������ Est. $250-500 FOREIGN BANKNOTES Uruguay 292 292 Banco Italiano, Montevideo. 1867 Unique Obverse & Reverse Proof Banknote Uruguay, 2nd January, 1867. Banco Italiano, Montevideo 50 Centesimos, P-S202ap1 and S202ap2. Front and Back Proof printed on india paper that is unmounted, Black on green underprint with Gaucho on horse with cattle and sheep at center while back is bright orange. Both Proofs are PMG graded. The face is graded Uncirculated 60 NET with comment “paper damage”, minor ink with a 1 inch triangular piece missing on the bottom and evidently archivally repaired by the banknote company years ago. Back is graded About Uncirculated 50 NET with comment “corner missing, minor rust”. Only 3 issued examples have appeared at auction previously and this is the only Obverse and Reverse proof offered at auction with and the only graded example in the PMG census. ABNC. (2). ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-700 Vanuatu 293 293 Central Bank of Vanuatu. ND (1982) Issue Banknote.. Vanuatu. ND (1982). 1000 Vatu, P-3a, issued banknote, PMG Graded Choice Uncirculated 64 with comment “As Made Inclusion”, BWC. �������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $150-180 Venezuela 294 294 Banco Central de Venezuela, 1989, Specimen Banknote. Venezuela, 1989. 2 Bolivares, P-69s, Specimen Banknotes, Blue and brownish gray on light blue underprint, Coin head of Simon Bolivar at right, S/N AA0000000, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64. Printer: USBNC ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-350 WORLD BANKNOTE PHOTO PROOFS 295 295 Banco de Venezuela, 1928, TDLR 50 Bolivares Essay Obverse and Reverse Photo Proofs Venezuela, 1928. 50 Bolivares, P-Unlisted, Essay Obverse and Reverse Photo Proofs, Black and white photos, obverse with Bolivar at left and oil well and radio tower with buildings and hills at center, reverse with monument of man and horseback at center, Printed on glossy photo paper, AU to Uncirculated condition with minor damage to front left bottom corner, TDLR. These photo proofs of the original unused mockup designs were used during the production process to determine if the designs and text were correct or acceptable to the client and also used for approvals by TDLR. Original photo-proofs from the Thomas De La Rue production and design department. (2) �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-600