Archives International Auctions Auction 87 September 12, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 87 99 September 12, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com USA & Canada 494 494 Dura Note - Uncut Polymer Sheet of 8 Advertising andTest Notes for Security Devices for Banknotes, ND (1980-90s) USA & Canada, 1980-1990s. 100 Units, P-unlisted, Uncut block of 8 “DuraNotes” with a variety of different security features. This uncut block of 8 has 4 notes with different security features for each note. The notes also have additional security features on very light lavender columns to right of notes including see through translucent rectangular bar with maple leaf in it and diagonal bars in rectangle and Pegasus with 100 below it and the bottom. Face has ocean oil well drilling platform with ornate designs with “00000” serial numbers and the back “Duranote 100” with vignette of horse drawn oil or water tank over light multi-colored cycloid security undertint only. Uncirculated to CU condition. DuraNotes was a project undertaken by Mobil Oil in the 1980 and 1990s to development a long lasting replacement for banknote paper using petroleum polymer substrate as a paper replacement. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $375-750 Washington, D.C. 495 495 Giori Test Note, Jefferson Center, (ca.1970’s), Test Note Washington, D.C., (ca.1970s). Face with Lincoln, Jefferson and Grant; RGJ7/4NSU, Mud brown Front/Black Back, No S/N, No Watermark. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350 Washington, D.C. 496 496 Giori Test Note, Jefferson Center, (ca.1950 to 1960’s), Test Note Washington, D.C. $5/$1 on back, face with Lincoln, Jefferson and Grant; RGJ7/4NSU, Mud-brown Front, black back, No S/N, Wmk: None. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with comment “Stains.” ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $180-350 CHECKS, DRAFTS & EXCHANGES Canada 497 497 Bank of British North America Proof Checks & Receipts, ND (ca.1850-60s). Canada, ND (ca.1850-60s). Lot of 3 Uniface Proof Checks and Receipts, Includes: St. John, New Brunswick, 3rd of Exchange with some damage from mounting removal; A London (C.W.) Branch, Certificate of Deposit, VF condition; and, a Demand Draft with no place name but dated 1862, VF condition. All are from the Perkins Bacon Archives. (3). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������ Est. $140-250