Archives International Auctions Auction 97 October 9, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 97 26 October 9, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 112 112 City of Greater Prague, 1922, Specimen Coupon Bond Prague, Czechoslovakia, 1922. $1000 Specimen 7 1/2%Mortgage Coupon Bond, Black on green border with allegorical woman at top center, Specimen overprints and POCs, Terms overprint in red at center, VF to XF condition, ABNC. The City of Greater Prague bond of 1922 was issued to finance infrastructure and development projects following the formation of Czechoslovakia. The bonds helped expand and modernize Prague, integrating surrounding suburbs. They were likely offered in multiple currencies to attract both domestic and international investors. These bonds are now valued as historical collectibles, reflecting Prague’s growth in the early 20th century. ��������� Est. $400-600 Czechoslovakia & Netherlands 113 113 Czechoslovakia & Netherlands, Concentration Camp Scrip Notes, 1943-1944 Czechoslovakia & Netherlands, 1943-44. Lot of 2 Issued Banknotes, Includes: Theresienstadt Ghetto 100 Kronen, CZ-656, SB707, 1943, Brown with Jewish star at bottom left corner, the obverse of the note shows Moses holding the 10 commandments, Signed by Jacob Edelstein (he was a Czechoslovak Zionist, social democrat and the first Jewish Elder in the Theresienstadt ghetto. He was murdered in Auschwitz-Birkenau), S/N J 021892, PMG graded Uncirculated 62 with comment “Thinning.”; and, Lager Westerbork Gutschein, 100 Cents Scrip Note for Westerbork WWII Camp, 1944, Black and brown text on green underprint, Series BB, S/N 4542. Camp Westerbork, also known as Westerbork transit camp, was a Nazi transit camp in the province of Drenthe in the Northeastern Netherlands, during World War II. It was located in the municipality of Westerbork, current-day Midden-Drenthe. Camp Westerbork was used as a staging location for sending Jews to concentration camps elsewhere. (2). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-200 Denmark 114 114 National Bank, 1911 to 1912, Assortment of Obverse and Reverse Photo Proofs Copenhagen, Denmark, ND (1911-12). Lot of 5 Obverse and Reverse Photo Proofs: 5 Kroner Obverse and Reverse Photo Proofs, P-20p, 1912; 50 Kronur Obverse and Reverse Photo Proofs, P-22p, 1911; 500 Kronur Reverse Photo Proof, P-24p, ND (1910-25). Proofs range from Good with repairs to VF condition. (5). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. Printed on photo paper,. The photo proofs of the original notes were used during the production process for comparison of designs and text and for reference. Original photo-proofs from the Thomas De La Rue production and design department. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-375 Ecuador 115 115 Ecuatorian Provisional Bond or Land Warrant for £100 with Ornate Map of Ecuador on Back. Ecuador. Ecuatorian Provisional Bond or Land Warrant for 100 Pounds, 1855. Blue. Counterfoil trimmed border, left. No.1417. Not cancelled. Minor fold stain and internal splits, otherwise VF. ( John E. Herzog Collection) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-500