Archives International Auctions Auction 93 April 18, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 93 69 April 18, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 318 318 Security-Columbian Banknote Co. Progress Proof Certificate and Specimen Stock Certificate. Ca.1940-50s United States, ca.1940- 50s. Security-Columbian Banknote Company progress proof certificate printed on glossy white paper with “training program” written at top left corner; and, Security- Columbian Banknote Co., 100 Shares Common Specimen Stock Certificate. Brown border with specimen overprints and POCs. AU to Uncirculated condition. (2) ��� Est. $130-200 United Kingdom 319 319 Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., ND (ca.1900), Advertising Note United Kingdom, ND (ca.1900). 50 Units “Test Note,” Orange on m/c with young girl at center and people at left and right, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64. BW&C. ��������� Est. $325-475 USA & Canada 320 320 Dura Note Advertising Note ND (ca.1980-90s), Uncut Sheet of 6 Progress Proofs U.S. & Canada, ND (ca.1980-90s). 100 denomination, P-Unlisted, Uncut block of 6, “Dura” Note Polymer banknotes similar to Tyvek polymer material. Red brown on light green undertint. Face has ocean oil well drilling platform with ornate designs and back has light multi-colored cycloid security undertint only. CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. DuraNote polymer material was developed as part of a research project by Mobil Oil in the late 1980s to early 1990s. Different countries including the U.S., Canada, England, Venezuela, Mexico and others had there banknotes printed using this material to test it and see if it could be a useful paper alternative. Unfortunately, Mobil Oil merged with Exxon Oil and the project was halted. Banknotes from Canada, Mexico, Venezuela and Great Britain are the only countries that as of now, have examples of their notes printed on this polymer paper, all are extremely rare and desirable. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-400 Various States 321 321 Seals of the Original U.S., 13 Colonies, Proof Vignettes on Glossy White Paper, ND (1960-70) U.S., Lot of 13 Proof Vignettes of the seals of the original 13 colonies, Items are in Uncirculated to CU condition. Size varies from 3x3 inches to 6 by 4 inches,, (13 proofs). ���������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-400