Archives International Auctions Auction 85 May 23, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 85 8 April 4, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 37 37 Bank of Canada, 1991, $20, “Printers Essay” “DuraNote” Polymer Paper Banknote. Ottawa, Canada, 1991, $20, P-97tp, BC-58bPE, “Printers Essay” DuraNote Polymer paper test banknote with Grill Security Feature, Printed on DuraNote polymer plastic paper substitute, the obverse only has the m/c undertint with security feature of translucent intertwined rectangular grill feature and Pin-punch SPECIMEN. The reverse has the normal design and color with the “Common Loon” swimming duck on a lake with trees in the background and with the security device also appearing on the back. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64. This essay note was part of a project by Mobil Oil for testing petroleum based hydrocarbon polymer paper for printing banknotes. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $1200-2000 38 38 Bank of Canada, 1991, $20, “Printers Essay” DuraNote Polymer Paper Banknote. Ottawa, Canada, 1991, $20, P-97tp, BC-58bPE, Bonin | Thiessen signatures, “Printers Essay” DuraNote Polymer paper test banknote with “Partial Circle & Pegasus” Security Feature, Printed on DuraNote polymer plastic paper substitute, the obverse has the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at right and the m/c undertint with security feature and Pin-punch SPECIMEN. The reverse has the normal design and color with the “Common Loon” swimming duck on a lake with trees in the background and with the security device also appearing on the back. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with notation of paper wrinkles. This essay note was part of a project by Mobil Oil for testing petroleum based hydrocarbon polymer paper for printing banknotes. ���� Est. $2000-4000 39 39 Bank of Montreal, 1923, Issued Banknote Canada, 1923. $10, P-S549a, 5055604, Issued Banknote, Black on olive-green underprint, Sir F. Williams-Taylor at lower left, Bank crest at center, V. Meredeith at lower right, S/N 3403815 pp B, PMG graded Choice Fine 15, CBNC. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $130-260 40 40 Bank ofToronto, 1935 Issue Banknote Canada, 1935. $10, P-S692a, 7152408, Issued Banknote, Black on yellow underprint, Beaver at lower left, Toronto Crest at upper center, Steam Passenger train at lower right, S/N 120375 pp B, PMG graded Very Fine 20, CBNC. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $110-220 41 41 Banque Canadienne Nationale, 1935, Issued Banknote Canada, 1935. $10, P-S717, 851404, Issued Banknote, Black on brown underprint, Monument at center and men at left and right side, S/N 126772 pp D, PMG graded Choice Fine 15, CBNC. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-240 42 42 Canadian Bank of Commerce, 1917, Reverse Photo Proof Pair of the $5 and $10 Issues Plus Enlarged Obverse of the $5 Note From TDLR Research and Production Department Canada, 1917. Lot of 3 items, All are Photo-proofs in black and white on glossy photo paper of the Reverse portions of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, 1917 Issue $5 and $10 Notes, Also includes a very large poster sized blown up 3/4 of a $5 Banknote with the S/N of 458512. These photo-proofs of the original issued notes were used during the production process by TDLR as a reference for their own design or for comparison from the Thomas De La Rue production and design department. Printer of the original note: ABNC - Ottawa. The photo-proof trio was from the TDLR archives.(3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $450-750