Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1891, 50 centavos, P-212Ap Unlisted Color Trial proof face, no back, printed on india paper on large card, black on green instead of issued ochre, portrait of Urquiza at left, arms at right, No S/N, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, attractive and rare note as Color Trial, South American BNC.

Argentina, 1869, 200 Pesos Fuertes, P-S496 unlisted proof face, no back, portrait of General Alvear at center, reclining woman on lower right and St.Bernard on lower left, ABNC. Unpriced in SCWPM in any form or condition. This note appears AU at first glance but had been folded for archival storage vertically in the middle and horizontally on the top 1/4th of the note. Extremely attractive and very rare.

Argentina, 1881, 5 Pesos Fuertes, P-S-529 Not Issued Banknote, Uniface Specimen or Proof, Gaucho on horseback on left, Seated woman on right, Dr.A Alsina at center, 3 pin holes on the left that is difficult to see otherwise the note appears Uncirculated to CU condition. ABNC. Unpriced in SCWPM and only known as specimen, but this might be a proof.

Buenos Aires, Argentina, August 1st, 1873, 1 Peso Fuerte, P-S649p, Proof face only, no back, Printed on india paper on thin card cut down to banknote size, Black on salmon underprint, General Necochea on left, ox cart right, arms center top, POC's, AU condition, rare note in any condition, ABNC.

Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1883, 5 Pesos, P-S678fp, Proof banknote, Black with no underprint, printed on india paper that is unmounted, top and sides have large margins, PMG graded Extremely Fine 40, Attractive and scarce note in any format. ABNC.

Armenia, 1919, 5 Rubles, P-1, Issued, Black on light blue underprint, back black on light blue, no Armenian text on top left and right margins, S/N 5 No. 020, Choice XF to AU, crisp, sharp corners and firm paper, scarce in high grade.

Armenia, 1919, 10 Rubles, P-2, Issued, Black on red brown (listed on pink) underprint, back black on brown, no Armenian text on top left and right margins, S/N 3.30 No. 068, One light vertical fold keeps this lovely note from Uncirculated, crisp and firm paper, scarce in high grade.

Armenia, 1919, 500 Rubles, P-7, Issued, Black on light blue underprint, back black on light blue, without Armenian text on top left and right margins, S/N A. 23 No. 026, Fine to Fine + with small edge faults, Scarce note in any condition.

Armenia, 1919, 1000 Rubles, P-8, Issued, Black on light lilac underprint, back black on light lilac, without Armenian text on top left and right margins, S/N B. 24 No. 0096, Fine to VF with small edge faults, Scarce note in any condition.

Armenia, 1919, 50 Rubles, P-9, Issued, Black on green underprint, back black on green, Armenian text on top left and right margins, S/N T 8 No. 114, Uncirculated to CU, crisp and firm paper, scarce in high grade.

Armenia, 1919 (1920), 100 Rubles, P-18, Issued, Black on light mustard underprint, back black on light mustard, Armenian text on top left and right margins, S/N C 12 No. 104, Appears uncirculated but 2 very light folds relegates lovely and fresh note to Choice to XF-AU, crisp and firm paper, scarce in high grade.

Armenia, 1919 (1920), 25 Rubles, P-20a, Issued, Black on light brown over tan underprint, back black printing over slightly lighter underprint design and color from front, No Armenian text on top left or right margins, S/N K 45 No. 0180, Choice Fine condition with a small hole in center due to a strong fold, paper firm except where folded.

Armenia, 1919 (1920), 50 Rubles, P-21, Issued banknote, Black on green-blue underprint, back black over slightly lighter underprint design and color from front, No Armenian text on top left or right margins, S/N 47 No. 074, Choice XF to AU condition with bright colors, scarce in high grade.

Armenia, 1919 (1920), 100 Rubles, P-22 Issued banknote, Black on light green underprint, back black over mustard-green underprint, No Armenian text on top left or right margins, S/N b 37 No. 086, XF to Choice XF condition with bright colors but a nibbled upper left corner as the only distraction on this lovely note.

Armenia, 1919 (1920), 250 Rubles, P-24 Issued banknote, Black on light peach-brown underprint, back black over lighter version of the face underprint, No Armenian text on top left or right margins, S/N 46 No. 074, Choice XF to AU condition with bright colors.

Armenia, 1919 (1920), 500 Rubles, P-26a, Issued banknote, Black on light blue underprint, back black over lighter blue underprint, No Armenian text on top left or right margins, S/N B 157 No. 0292, AU condition light toning where previously mounted. High grade for issue.

Armenia, 1919 (1920), 1000 Rubles, P-27b, Issued banknote, Black on orange brown underprint on white paper, back black over lighter orange-brown underprint, No Armenian text on top left or right margins, S/N B 70 No. 00188, AU to Choice AU Condition, Superior example for issue.

Armenia, 1919 (1920), 5000 Rubles, P-28, Issued banknote, Black on light brown underprint on off white paper, back black over light brown underprint, No Armenian text on top left or right margins, S/N K 11 No. 012, Choice XF to AU Condition, attractive example for issue.

Lot of 2 notes, Armenia, 1919 (1920), includes 100 Rubles, P-31, Uncirculated and 250 Rubles, P-32, AU attractive notes printed by W&S.

Armenia, 1921, 5000 Rubles, P-S679, Issued banknote, Blue on gray underprint, back blue over gray underprint, AU Condition with a light vertical centerfold and light handling from Unc., attractive example for issue.

Armenia, 1922, 25,000 Rubles, P-S681a, Issued banknote, Watermarked, Blue with arms at center, back blue, Uncirculated Condition, attractive example for issue.

Armenia, 1922, 100,000 Rubles, P-S682, Issued banknote, Gray-green on yellow-brown underprint with arms at center, back light brown, Uncirculated to CU Condition, attractive example for issue.

Armenia, 1919 (1920), 10,000 Rubles, Either Armenia P-28 or Russia P-S678, Issued banknote, Black on light brown underprint on off white paper, back black with no underprint, No Armenian text on top left or right margins, S/N 16 No. 022, Choice AU Condition, Rare and unlisted without back underprint.

Australia, ND (1942), 1 Pound, P-26b, Issued banknote, Green on m/c with King George VI on right and cartoon portrait of pipe smoking man on left with title ÒPape Lake - Fort Smith Ark.Ó, Armitage | McFarlane signatures, Military and war related war souvenir, the note is in Fine to Choice Fine condition.

Australia. No date(1961 -- 65), 1 Pound, P-34a, issued banknotes/N HK/15 099794. Coombs - R.Wilson signatures, PMG graded Ò35 Choice Very FineÓ, attractive note with Queen Elizabeth on right.

Australia, ND (1966), $2, P-38ar R81S, Issued banknote, S/N ZFF 93087*, Signatures Coombs - Wilson, PMG graded Very Fine 20, Attractive note for grade. Scarce with Star.

Australia, 1967, Lot of 5 different specimen checks in booklet. All are tipped in by the top back margins. Denominations are 2 ; 5; 10; 20 and 50 pounds. All are printed with ornate borders and m/c underprints with Ò00000Ó serial numbers and Specimen overprints. Backs are blank. All are in Uncirculated to CU condition. BWC

Maitland, NSW. 186- (ca.1866 written in pencil on bottom). Uncut sheet of 3 proof 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bills of Exchange printed in black. Correspondent bank in London, England. Printed on thick india type of paper. Vignette of lions, unicorn and crown in middle and counterfoil of bank arms on left. Top note has small hole in left counterfoil, the other 2 are in VF to AU condition with minor toning and glue stains. Printed by Perkins, Bacon & Co., London. PBC.

Maryborough, (Queensland), Australia. 18xx (1864). Proof 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bills of Exchange, Sight Drafts. Printed on thick india type of paper in black ink. Draft is payable at there office in London. Arms with lion and unicorm flanking crown on shield. The top exchange has 3 holes in the corners from removal from previous mounting, the bottom two exchanges are in VF condition with minor toning and wrinkling. Archival pencil notations on bottom. Printed by Perkins, Bacon & Co., London. Rare early Australian fiscal item from difficult location.

Austria, 1920, Lot of 1 sheet, Includes Printer signed proof sheet of 6 notes with title ÒNotgeld Der Marktgemeinde St.Wolfgang am WolfgangseeÓ, 14.25 x 10.25 inches, brown, blue and m/c, each note has a different view of churchs, imprint of Druck & Wiesel/Salzburg. on bottom border margin, VF with some light toning, edge tears, tape remnant on right and a couple of small pieces missing from the left border, this proof has not been offered since the mid 1970's when it was purchased from the Bob Brown Collection.

Austria, ND (ca.1920), Lot of 1 sheet, Includes Printer signed proof sheet of 6 notes with title ÒNotgeld Der Gemeinde St.Lorenz A. Mondsrr , Ò, 11.5 x 9 inches, brown, the face of each note is on top and the back on the bottom, VF with some light toning, edge tears and tape remnant, this proof has not been offered since the mid 1970's when it was purchased from the Bob Brown Collection.

Austria, ND (ca.1920's), Lot of 2 sheets, Lot includes Printer signed proof sheets of 6 notes each with title ÒDonautal=Notgeld, Blatt IÓ and ÒBlatt IIÓ, 9.25 x 12 inches, black on blue borders and titles, each note has a different view of towns, castles and lakes with the names of the view listed on the bottom border, imprint of L.Haase. Ling. on bottom border margin, AU with some light toning, rare proofs that have not been offered since the mid 1970's when they were purchased from the Bob Brown Collection.

Austria, ND (ca.1920's), Lot of 2 sheets, Lot includes Printer signed proof sheets of 6 notes each with title ÒDonautal=Notgeld, Blatt IÓ and ÒBlatt IIÓ, 9.25 x 12 inches, black on chestnut brown borders and titles, each note has a different view of towns, castles and lakes with the names of the view listed on the bottom border, imprint of L.Haase. Ling. on bottom border margin, AU with some light toning, rare proofs that have not been offered since the mid 1970's when they were purchased from the Bob Brown Collection.

Austria, 1880, 10 Gulden, P-1, Issued banknote, Blue on light brown, S/N 099978, attractive note for issue in collectible grade, PMG graded Very Fine 30.

Bahrain, Lot of 4 banknotes, all from the L.1973 Issue. Includes 2 sequential S/N examples, 10 Dinars, P-9b, 1 vertical and 1 horizontal S/N, both Unc. to CU; 2 sequential S/N examples, 20 Dinars, P-11b, 1 vertical and 1 horizontal S/N, both are CU to Gem. Scarce quartet of notes.

Bahrain, L.1973, 10 Dinars, P-9a, Issued banknote, 2 horizontal S/N's, Green on m.c, Unc. to CU.

Belgian Congo, ND (1929 to 1945), Lot of 2 proof vignettes printed in black on india paper that is mounted on large archival envelope, Includes portrait of woman facing left with necklaces and braided hair used on 1941 to 1952 issues, 50 Franc, P-16; and woman's portrait facing right used on 1929 and 1941-45 Issue, 500 Francs, P-18 and P-18A. Both have ABN imprints and plate numbers, Archival notations, some overlapping the 50 franc vignette, otherwise XF to AU condition and very rare Archival production proofs. ABN.

Belize, ND (ca.1974-75), Lot of 2 banknotes, Both are variations of $1, P-33. Included is a fully printed note on face and back without overprints, signatures, seals or dates and is uncancelled. Queen Elizabeth on right, green on m/c, back green and m/c, there are excess margins on the bottom and left side with printers marks, also includes is a uniface specimen or proof of the back printed on white paper with color bars on bottom excess margin. Both are in AU to Uncirculated condition. Attractive and rare specimen and proof.

Brazil, With Estampa 1A, 1923, 200 Mil Reis, P-121 Unlisted Proof face and back, both printed on india paper on large card, Face black on m/c with portrait of Dom Pedro II on right, back black, both would grade Choice to Gem Uncirculated, extremely attractive and high grade note. ABNC.

Brazil, Estampa 2A, ND (ca. 1880), 500 Reis, P-A243 Unlisted Color Trial Proof, Face black on red instead of issued orange-brown, back red instead of issued orange-brown, both printed on india on large cards, Dom Pedro II in center, both would grade Choice to Gem Uncirculated, extremely attractive and high grade note. ABNC.

Brazil, With Estampa 7A above portrait of Dom Pedro II on right, ND (ca. 1874), 5 Mil Reis, P-A257 Unlisted Proof and back, both printed on india paper on large card, Face black on brown, back Brown, both would grade Choice to Gem Uncirculated, extremely attractive and high grade note. ABNC.

Brazil, Estampa 9, ND (ca. 1888), 5 Mil Reis, P-A264 Unlisted Proof, Face black on red and blue with portrait of Dom Pedro II on left, cherub in middle and allegorical Art on right, back brown, both printed on india on large cards, both would grade Choice to Gem Uncirculated, extremely attractive and high grade note. ABNC.

Brazil, ND (1882), 2 Mil Reis, Estampa 6A., Serie 29A, P-A251pe (Printers Essay), Unlisted Color Trial proof banknote face, and back printed on india paper mounted on large cards, Black on light olive brown instead of listed blue, Cherub (Bacchus) and arms at left, Dom Pedro II at right, back blue, No S/N, POC, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, extremely rare if not unique Color Trial that was given the designation ÒPrinter's EssayÓ by PMG. ABNC.

Brazil, ND (1907), 10 Mil Reis, Estampa 11A., P-33p, Unlisted Color Trial proof banknote face, no back, printed on india paper that is unmounted, Black on red instead of listed Red-brown, blue and m/c, reclining woman with lion and book on middle left, S/N 00000, POC, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, amazing grade for this note that will be literally impossible to upgrade as well as being a Color Trial. ABNC.

British Caribbean Territories, 28th November 1951, $1, P-1s, Specimen banknote, Red on m/c with King George VI on right and map on scroll on left, back red. Pin punch specimen in middle and 12345 on top margin, S/N F/1 000001, Choice Almost Uncirculated Condition with archival hand written numbers on the top left margin and an extremely light vertical fold in the middle from archival storage. Attractive and very scarce banknote. BWC.

British Caribbean Territories, 1st September 1951, $, P-2s, Specimen banknote, Blue on m/c with King George VI on right and map on scroll on left, back red. Pin punch specimen in middle and 12345 on top margin, S/N D/1 000000, Choice Uncirculated Condition with archival hand written numbers on the top back middle margin with date 9/10/51. Attractive and rare as specimen. BWC.

British Caribbean Territories, 28th November 1950, $5, P-3s, Specimen banknote, Green on m/c with King George VI on right and map on scroll on left, back red. Pin punch specimen in middle and 12345 on top margin, S/N E/1 250000, Choice Uncirculated Condition with archival hand written numbers on the top middle margin and hand written date 15/5/51. Attractive and scarce. BWC.

BCT, ND (ca. 1953-64), $1, P-7 Unlisted Color Trial Specimen, Dark olive-green on pink and m/c instead of issued red on m/c, Queens Elizabeth II on top right, map on lower left, back brown, Specimen overprint, POC, No S/N, the note would have graded Choice Uncirculated but there are mounting stains on the top margin on the face and back and the top right corner was bent at the tip relegating this rare note to AU condition. Rare note in any condition and seldom seen as Color Trial. BWC.

BCT, ND (ca. 1953-64), $2, P-8b Unlisted Color Trial Specimen, Brown on pink and m/c instead of issued blue on m/c, Queens Elizabeth II on top right, map on lower left, back brown, Specimen overprint, POC, No S/N, the note would have graded Uncirculated to Choice Uncirculated but there are mounting stains on the top margin on the face and back relegating this rare note to AU-Unc. condition. Rare note in any condition and seldom seen as Color Trial. BWC.

British Caribbean Territories, ND (ca.1953-64), $10, P-10sct, Color Trial Specimen banknote, Violet-blue on m/c instead of issued brown on m/c with Queen Elizabeth II on right and map on scroll on left, back violet-blue. POC's, in middle Specimen overprint, No serial numbers but Specimen of No Value listed in margin. Choice to Gem Uncirculated Condition . Extremely rare high denomination color trial. BWC.

British Caribbean Territories, ND (ca.1953-64), $20, P-11sct, Color Trial Specimen banknote, Green on m/c instead of issued purple on m/c with Queen Elizabeth II on right and map on scroll on left, back green. POC's, in middle Specimen overprint, No serial numbers but Specimen of No Value listed in margin. Gem Uncirculated Condition . Extremely rare high denomination color trial. BWC.

BNB, 1st January 1938, 50 cents, P-27, Issued banknote, green with no underprint, VF-XF condition, Scarce in higher grade.

Cabo Verde, 1st August 1941, 50 Escudos, P-39, Unlisted Specimen, Red on light blue and m/c, Decreto No. 17.154, Portrait of Chamico on left and steamship seal on right, Back with allegorical woman looking at sailing ships, Pin-punch CANCELADO in middle, POC's, stains on margins from previous archival mounting, multiple pin holes on upper left corner and single holes on the other 3 corners, otherwise a very nice VF-XF note that is very rare in any condition and unpriced in SCWPM. BWC.

Cabo Verde, 1st August 1941, 100 Escudos, P-40s, Specimen, Dark purple on m/c underprint, Decreto No. 17.154, Portrait of Chamico on left and steamship seal on right, Back with allegorical woman looking at sailing ships, Pin-punch CANCELADO in middle, POC's, stains on margins from previous archival mounting, multiple pin holes on upper left corner otherwise a very nice VF-XF note that is very rare in any condition and unpriced in SCWPM. BWC.

Cameroun, ND (ca.1978), 1000 Francs, P-16b, Watermark Antelope, S/N Y.6 64730, Lithographed, Lovely note rarely seen in this high of grade, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, Scarcest of all of the varieties in any grade.

Canada. 1923, $1, DC-25b, P-33m, McCavour / Saunders, Red Seal Group F1, Black on Green, S/N F -689167, PMG graded Extremely Fine 40, rare note and signature variety in high grade, pp D. Canadian BNC.

Canada, 1.3.1870, 25 cents, Plate Letter A under date, P-8a Unlisted Proof face and back, Face black without underprint with Brittania with spear in middle, back green, printed on india and mounted on large light yellow card. Extremely rare Letter A variety and as a proof. The face is in Uncirculated to Choice Uncirculated and the back is in VF. Rare in any format or condition. BABNC.

Canada, 1924-25, Large Die Proof of H.M.Queen Mary. Her portrait was used on the $5, P-35 and $1,000, P-37 banknotes. Printed on india paper on large card. Rare vignette and possibly the closest anyone can have to owning at least a portion of these two extremely rare and valuable banknotes. Canadian BNC. Choice Unc.

Canada, ND (ca.1935) Lot of 2 proof vignettes, both from the 1935 Bank of Canada Issues, printed on thin card 3.5 by 4 inch cards. Princess Elizabeth vignette used on $20, P-46 and P-47 and Duke of Gloucester vignette used on $100, P-52, English and P-53 French Issues, both very rare notes. The vignettes have imprints of ÒBank of CanadaÓ, plate numbers and ÒCanadian Bank Note Company, Ltd.Ó. Both are in XF to AU condition. Canadian BNC. Rare vignettes from ABN Archives.

Ottawa, Canada, January 2nd., 1937, $2, BC-22S, Specimen banknote, S/N X/B 0000000, King George VI in middle, Red SPECIMEN overprints, POC's, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, British American BNC. Rare as specimen and especially in this superb grade.

Ottawa, Canada, January 2nd., 1937, $2, BC-26S, Specimen banknote, S/N B/H 0000000, King George VI in middle, Red SPECIMEN overprints, POC's, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, British American BNC. Rare note in any format and especially as a specimen in this superb grade.

Canada, 1972, $5, P-87as, (BC-48aS), Unlisted ÒSpecimenÓ, Blue and m/c with portrait of Laurier on right, Salmon fishing boat on back, Red ÒSpecimenÓ overprints and pin-punch specimen overprints, PMG graded Ò66 Gem Uncirculated - EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)Ó. Rare specimen in high grade.

Canada, 1971, $10, P-88as, (BC-49aS), Unlisted ÒSpecimenÓ, Purple and m/c with portrait of MacDonald on right, oil refinery at back, Red ÒSpecimenÓ overprints and pin-punch specimen overprints, PMG graded Ò66 Gem Uncirculated - EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)Ó. Rare specimen in high grade.

Ottawa, Canada, 1975. $50, P90a, Unlisted Specimen banknote from British American BNC. Red on m/c face with Portrait of King on right, back has Mounted Police. Red specimen overprints and Ò000000Ó serial numbers. PMG graded Ò66 Gem Uncirculated - EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)Ó, Scarce high grade specimen from the Bank of Canada. BABNC.

Montreal, Canada. November 30th, 1865. $10, P-S323p. Proof banknote, Black printed on white india type of paper that is lightly toned, uniface. Pencil notation on bottom margin ÒJuly 28th, 1865Ó. Supported Royal Arms at upper center, black Specimen overprint. Toning on face with small black ink stain on upper right corner, otherwise, the note looks uncirculated with light handling. Rare and historic Civil War era banknote from our Northern neighbor. PB&C.

Montreal, Canada. July 3rd, 1889. $10, P-S427b Unlisted face and back Proofs. Face in black with portrait of Queen Victoria in middle flanked by Arms on left and right and back in olive green with arms in middle. Face is PCGS graded ÒAbout New 50, Hole Punch CancelledÓ and back is PCGS graded ÒNew 60, Hole Punch CancelledÓ. Attractive and scarce banknote. British American Bank Note Company, Ottawa.

Montreal, Canada, $5, P-S558b, Issued banknote, Arms in middle flanked by portraits of Dodds on left and Sir Charles Gordon on right. Black on olive green, S/N 1228151, back green with bank building, Fine+ to VF condition, pp A, Canadian BNC.

Montreal, Canada, $10, P-S559b, Issued banknote, Arms in middle flanked by portraits of Dodds on left and Sir Charles Gordon on right. Black on olive green, S/N 673422, back green with bank building, Fine+ to VF condition, pp B, Canadian BNC.

Montreal, Canada, $20, P-S560b, Issued banknote, Arms in middle flanked by portraits of Dodds on left and Sir Charles Gordon on right. Black on olive green, S/N 060172, back green with bank building, Fine+ to VF condition, pp A, Canadian BNC.

Montreal, Canada, ND (ca.1908), Proof vignette of bank arms, 78 x 85 mm's, Dark green on white paper, Imprint ÒThe Molson Seal - Special - C-1110 American Bank Note Co., NYÓ, the 1908 Issue was the only issue printed by ABNC, so this is probably from that time period. Uncirculated condition, ABNC. Rare Security Printing Production Material.

Montreal, Canada, ND (ca.1913), Proof of $20, P-S1380 central vignette front proof of locomotive passing track workers and farmers harvesting wheat, 117 x 80 mm's, Black on white paper, Imprint ÒThe Royal Bank of Canada - Special - C-1310 American Bank Note Co., NYÓ, XF condition, ABNC. Rare Security Printing Production Material.

Moose Jaw, Canada, ND (ca.1913), Proof of $5, P-S1960 central vignette front proof of locomotive passing farmer cultivating with tractor at center, 152 x 112 mm's, Dark green on white paper, Imprint ÒC-1323 (crossed out) V 43488 American Bank Note Co., NYÓ, CU condition, ABNC. Rare Security Printing Production Material.

Toronto, Canada, ND (ca.1880-90), $4, Commission scrip, 6.5 x 3.25 inches, black with no underprint, Locomotive at dock with ships in middle, allegorical woman on left, anchor on right, back with large cigar and advertising. Fine to Fine+ condition, scarce Tiffany type of advertising note with nice cigar.

Ceylon, 16th October 1954, 10 Rupees, P-55, Issued banknote. Green on violet with portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on left, back purple and green. PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58, large margins, sharp corners and bright colors only add to the desirability of this note which appears Choice Uncirculated but , BWC.

Chile, ND (ca.1870's), Proof vignette printed in black on india paper of Valdivia's portrait used on this issue, 2 x 2.25 inches, Uncirculated, His portrait was used on the 1870's Issue for this bank including P-S331 through P-S338, Rare archival production material from ABNC archives. ABN

Valparaiso, Chile, 188x, Image of horse-drawn hearse and underprint of business location along with the particulars of business interests and addresses, XF condition, From an old 1880's Hamilton BNC Sample Book. HBNC.

China, Year 5, 1855, 3 Taels, P-A10c, S/M#H176-21, issued banknote, a very popular and scarce type that is sure to attract considerable attention, Intact and fault free edges, usually spindle holes at top, bright colors and firm impression on add to this rare note, PNG graded Very Fine 20 Net, referring to the usual spindle holes.

China, 1941, 5 Yuan, P-93 S/M#C294-262, Issued banknote, Blue on green and red underprint, Temple at right, Choice Fine to VF condition.

China, 1915, 50 cents, P-121s S/M#C126-, Unlisted as Specimen, No place name, Steamship on rough waters at left, black with no underprint, S/N 000000, Specimen overprints, POC's, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, rare note in any grade and this one will be difficult to improve upon. The note catalogs issued at $3000 in XF, ABNC.

China, 1915, 100 cents, P-122s S/M#C126-, Unlisted as Specimen, No place name, Locomotive at station at right, black with no underprint, S/N 00000, Specimen overprints, POC's, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, rare note in any grade and this is another one will be difficult to improve upon. The note catalogs issued at $3000 in XF, ABNC.

China, 1941, 10 Yuan, P-239b S/M#C300-161, Issued banknote, Blue on m/c, engraved signature in green on back, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, Rare in high grade, ABNC.

China, 1945, 500 Yuan, P-264, S/M#C300-214, issued banknote, red, S/N B/O 760296, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, Large even margins, great colors and sharp corners will make this note difficult to improve upon. TDLR.

China, ND (1945), 1000 Yuan, P-287, S/M#C300-255, S/N AU875316, SYS at left, red on lilac underprint, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, rare note in this high of grade, Printer 8 characters.

China, 1945, 1000 Yuan, P-289cts, Unlisted color trial specimen, SYS at center, Darker brown then issued note, Text on upper right ÒDB4-LB2-9-16-45Ó in small red letter, S/N 000000, Series 1-A, POC's, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ ÒColor Trial SpecimenÓ, rare note in extremely high grade. SBNC.

China, 1945, 1000 Yuan, P-289cts S/M#C300-265, Issued banknote, Dark brown on m/c, S/N 00000, Ser. 1-A, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, Rare note in high grade and extremely rare as color trial , SBNC.

China, 1930, 20 Gold Units, P-328 S/M#C301-10, Issued banknote, Green on m/c, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, usually found XF to AU at the most due to the large size and mis-handling, Rare in high grade, ABNC.

China - England, ND (ca.1960-70's), 20 cents, P-396 unlisted color in black instead of issued orange, back with De La Rue Giori - S.A. Lausanne DLRG in green with serial number on top right, both sides intaglio printed. Engraved ÒSPECIMENÓ on face. Scarce modern use of Chinese banknote. TDLR.

China - England, ND (ca.1970-80's), 20 cents, P-396 back design printed on both sides with additional border printed on white soft type of paper, XF to AU condition, top with De La Rue Giori - S.A. - DLRG-Varinota-Test on top and bottom, Engraved ÒSPECIMENÓ on left side of note. Scarce modern use of Chinese banknote. TDLR.

China, 1949, 50,000 Yuan, P-418 S/M#C302-62, Issued banknote, Orange on m/c, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, Rare in high grade, CPF.

China, 1935, 10 Yuan, P-459a, S/M#C290-32, issued banknote, Purple and m/c, S/N LL 367463, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, exceptional condition for this note rarely seen in this high of grade and will be difficult to improve upon. TDLR.

China. 1949. 500,000 Gold Yuan. No Series. P-Unlisted. Uniface front specimen banknote in green without signatures, overprints or S/N's. CKS in center. Back with ÒApproved for Production L-4 COLOR O.K. 5-2-49Ó. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, Horizontal note. Rare essay banknote in superb grade. SBNC.

China, 1915, $5 - Urga, P-574r, S/M#C165-21, Remainder banknote with no signatures, S/N 06840*, Russian text on one side, Chinese on the other, Black and brown on pink underprint, PMG graded Uncirculated 62 NET with notation of mounting remnants, Extremely attractive note. Printer: CMN.

China, 1919-20, Lot of 2 notes, 1/2 Yuan, P-626 and 5 Yuan, P-628, various dates, the notes grade AU to Uncirculated. Under rated in SCWPM.

China, ND (1945), 10 Yuan, P-J86b, S/M#C286-76, issued banknote, violet on light brown, Block 6, Printer with 14 characters, 72x147 mm, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, Large even margins, great colors and sharp corners only enhance this note rarely seen in this high of grade and will be difficult to improve upon. TDLR.

Shanghai, China, 1919, $10, P-S98s S/M#S53-.03, Specimen banknote, Black , blue and light brown with steamship in circle in middle, back blue, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, exceptional note in extremely high grade that will be difficult to improve upon. ABNC.

Harbin, China. ND (1910). $100, Ser.A, P-S466 S/M#05-) Issued banknote, S/N A6966. Provisional Issue overprinted denomination, New bank name and new office on previous issue of Tientsin Hong Ping Hua Pao Tael Issue, P-S553 Face black and m/c with dragon in middle flanked by 2 dragons facing out in red and green underprints over very light yellow underprint, back with building in middle flanked by green facing dragons on green, red and yellow underprints. Amazing and dramatic design with bright and vibrant colors. PMG graded-About Uncirculated 55. A trophy banknote pair for the discriminating collector in superb condition that will be difficult if not impossible to duplicate. A similar condition example sold in Hong Kong last month for over $15,000. BW&C.

Harbin, China, ND (1917), 3 Rubles, P-S475a., S/M#05-102, Issued banknote, face black on m/c with Russian text in small box in middle, back green with speeding locomotive, S/N 225851, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ with the left margin slightly smaller that is keeping this amazing note from Gem Unc. Rarely found this nice, ABNC. Popular Russia and China related banknote.

Shanghai, China. ND (1909). 10 Mexican Dollars, P-S543p S/M#O5-42 Uniface Specimen without back, Violet and m/c with facing dragons on top. Pin punch Specimen. No Serial numbers, Amazing and dramatic design with bright and vibrant colors. The note appears Choice Uncirculated but there is light handling and a small 2 to 3 mm tear on the top left and right margins which would leave this lovely note a Choice to Gem AU condition, A trophy banknote for the discriminating collector. BW&C. Rare note only known as Specimen

Mukden, China, 1918, $10 Bond, P-S1325 Unlisted Color Trial back proof printed on india paper in purple and m/c instead of issued brown. Large margins with archival production notations describing colors and dated ÒMay 6th, 1918Ó. Unique color trial production proof from ABNC archives. ABNC.

Peiping, China, 1919, $5, P-S2515A, S/M#P33-10a, Issued banknote, Violet on m/c with building on right, S/N 059692, Choice VG+ to Fine condition, Attractive and scarce note, ABN.

China, 1919, $5, P-S2515A, S/M#P33-10a, No place name, Proof front and back banknotes, Violet on m/c with building on right, Uncirculated condition, Attractive and scarce note, ABN.

Shangtung, China, 1926, P-S2718 (S/M#S43-10), Issued banknote, orange on yellow underprint with pagoda at left and farming scene on right, extremely attractive note, Choice Uncirculated with claims to Gem status, rare note in almost any grade, superior for the issue and potentially a condition consensus candidate.

China and New York, 1926, Engraved notice that the Chinese Consul General in New York has been called back to Peking and is Òleaving his office todayÓ, Embossed coat of arms and die number at top, VF condition, ABNC.

China, ND (ca.1870-90), 2 photographs, back to back on the same thin card stock paper, possibly removed from an album, the photographic paper is 10.5 x 8.25 inches and the image is 8.4 x 6.25 inches, the pagoda is in the center of the image with a single man standing in front of it which gives you the perspective of the size of over 100 feet for the tower, smaller buildings surround it with planted fields in the foreground, the Chinese junk sailing ship is without sails and looks like it could use a new paint job, there is a steamboat to the right in a harbor view, there are 15 Chinese characters on the side of the ship, both images are in XF condition. No additional markings or imprints describing the origin can be found. Scarce and early Chinese historical photographs.

Tientsin, China, ND (ca.1910-20), Specimen Sola of Exchange, Red on pink underprint, Red Specimen overprint on back, No S/N, Payable at Barclays Bank in London, hinge reinforcement on left perforated margin that could be removed if desired, otherwise the exchange appears Uncirculated. W&S.

Russia & China. 19xx (ca.1900-1920). Odd Rubles. P-Unlisted. Unissued check or draft from this rare bank. Overprinted with ÒRusso-Asiatic BankÓ purple hand stamp. Includes counterfoil on left. Yellow and black. Chinese and Russian text in circle in middle. Wavy watermarked paper. S/N 055242, XF+ condition. This was the base form for the extremely rare Emergency circulating currency from Harbin, China, Extremely rare fiscal item.

Bogota, Colombia. 1926, 10 Pesos Oro, P-374p1, Uniface front proof, Purple on m/c with portrait of Nari–o on right, printed on india paper that is unmounted and cut down to banknote size, No series, dates or serial numbers, printed signatures, POC's, PMG graded Ò67 Superb Gem Uncirculated - EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)Ó, A superb note that will be difficult if not impossible to improve upon and possibly one of the finest known. ABNC.

Bogota, Colombia, 1944-58, 50 Pesos Oro, P-393s, Specimen, Green on m/c, portrait of Elvis impersonator on left, Back gray, PMG graded Ò66 Gem Uncirculated - EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)Ó, superb note that is rarely found in this high of grade. ABNC.

Panama, (Colombia), May 8, 1866, 3 Pesos, P-S188, Issued banknote, Black on light brown, General Herrera at lower left, Standing allegorical woman with bird, staff with cap and town in background at middle, anchor at right, S/N 3181, PMG graded Very Good 10 NET due to the missing lower right corner approximately 1 in x 1/2 inch triangular piece missing, otherwise the note is exceptional for the grade, rare note in any format and condition. ABNC.

Colombia, 1886, 20 centavos, P-S356p, Face and back proofs printed on india paper on card, face is black on red underprint, Bolivar at left, POC's, S/N 00000, Series G, The note would grade Uncirculated with a small piece of the upper right corner missing, otherwise a very attractive and rare note. ABNC.

Bogota, Colombia, ND (ca.1919), 1905, 500 Pesos Oro, Series M, Unlisted but Similar to P-S397 with portrait of ÒLanding of ColumbusÓ on top and eagle on bottom, but different denomination, Specimen banknote, Black title, vignette and text with red border and orange eagle on bottom, Unlisted denomination and color in Pick. Red specimen overprint, POC's and Ò00000Ó serial numbers. Coupons attached. Impressive vignette of ÒLanding of ColumbusÓ measuring 4 5/8ths by 2 1/8th inches. Choice XF to AU condition with very light water stain in middle bottom of note that could possibly be improved on. Rare note. ABNC.

Bogota, Colombia, November 21, 1924, 500 Pesos, P-S397 Unlisted Specimen banknote. Green border, Series C. Unlisted denomination and color in Pick. Red specimen overprint, POC and Ò00000Ó serial numbers. Coupons attached. Pays 8% interest, Impressive vignette of ÒLanding of ColumbusÓ measuring 4 5/8ths by 2 1/8th inches and red eagle on bottom. AU to Uncirculated condition. Rare note. Similar to a Bono De Caja or Interest Bearing Treasury Note. ABNC.

Bogota, Colombia, L.1905 (ca.1919), 20 Pounds - 100 Pesos, P-S397 Unlisted Specimen banknote. Brown border, Series B. Unlisted denomination and color in Pick. Red specimen overprint, POC and Ò00000Ó serial numbers. Coupons attached. Pays 6% interest, Impressive vignette of ÒLanding of ColumbusÓ measuring 4 5/8ths by 2 1/8th inches and red eagle on bottom. AU to Uncirculated condition. Rare note. Similar to a Bono De Caja or Interest Bearing Treasury Note. ABNC.

Cartajena, Colombia. 1888. 5 Pesos. P-S423ctp, Unlisted Color Trial face with no back, printed in black on green underprint instead of issued black on blue underprint, printed on india paper on thin white card. Barn with mountains in background. Uncirculated condition. Hamilton BNC. Rare and attractive note. From a Hamilton Banknote Company sample book.

Bucaramanga, Colombia, ND (ca. 1919-21), 1 Peso Oro, P-S518p, Face and back proofs printed on india paper on card, blue with farming scene in middle, Uncirculated to CU condition, Rare note that is only known as proof, ABNC.

Panama, Colombia, 18xx (ca.1869) 5 Pesos, P-S722, Issued banknote, black on brown underprint, Red vertical overprint on right back, Portrait A.Planas on left, globe with locomotive and steamship on right, S/N 6712, Choice VG to Fine condition with a very small 2mm chip out of the lower middle margin, Scarce and attractive Panama predecessor note, ABNC.

Manizales, Colombia, ND (ca. 1905), 1 Peso, P-S822p, Face and back proofs printed on india paper on card, face green with condor over mountains in middle, Uncirculated to CU condition, Rare note that is only known as proof or specimen, ABNC.

Medellin, Colombia, 188x (Proprietary proof reprinted by ABNC in the 1960-70's). 1 Peso, P-S921p. Black on large thin card, man leading horse on left, allegorical reaper with sheep on right, cross hatching in margins, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. Rare note in any condition or format. ABNC.

Costa Rica, ND (1917), 50 Colones, P-15a, Proof front on india paper that is unmounted, no back, Production proof with portrait of Columbus in center. Black and m/c on india paper, PMG graded About Uncirculated 55 with one light corner bend on top right corner tip keeping this from Uncirculated to CU, Rare note in any condition or format. ABNC.

San Jose. 1918-31. 2 Colones, P-159fp, Printed on india paper on large white card. No back proof. Reclining Liberty with Lion in middle. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64. Scarce Costa Rica banknote. ABNC.

San Jose. ND 1916-18. 10 Colones, P-169fp, Printed in black on india paper on large white card. No back proof. Portrait of W.Field Spencer in middle. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63. Possibly a progress proof since there is no ÒSeriesÓ designation on the plate, Scarce Costa Rica banknote. ABNC.

ND (ca,1987). No Series (Ser.F). P-254. 100 Colones Specimen or proof printed fully as a single note on face and back, but with large margins. Dated 12/9/1987 on bottom near color bars. Also included is under tint of face and back date 10/20/87. Choice uncirculated condition. Rare Costa Rica Banknote Production items. ABNC.

Costa Rica, ND (ca,1986-93). No Series (Ser.F or H). P-254 or 261. 100 Colones proof, black printing without underprint, uniface, no back, large margins. AU condition. Rare Costa Rica Banknote Production items. ABNC.

Lot of 11 notes. Includes Independent States of Croatia, 1941 Issues, 100 Kuna, P-2, Fine+; 500 Kuna, P-3, Fine+ to VF; 1000 Kuna, P-4, VF to VF+; 10 Kuna, P-5, Uncirculated with a light hinge glue residue on back; 1942 Issues, 50 Banica, 1 and 2 Kuna, P-6 to P-8, 1 VF and 2 Uncirculated; 1944 Issues, 20 Kuna, P-9, Uncirculated to CU, Scarce note; Croatian State Bank, 1943 issues, 2 examples of 1000 Kuna, P-12, both AU and 5000 Kuna, P-13, XF+ to AU. Attractive assortment of Croatia issues.

Cuba, 1943, 20 Pesos, P-72e, Issued banknote, Black on olive underprint, Maceo portrait on face, back light olive with arms, PMG graded Ò25 Very Fine - NetÓ, Attractive banknote. BEP (US).

Cuba, 1943, 100 Pesos, P-74c, Issued banknote, Black on purple underprint, Aguilera portrait on face, back purple with arms, PMG graded Ò25 Very FineÓ, Rare banknote seldom seen in this grade. BEP (US).

Cuba, 1944, 500 Pesos, P-75s, ÒSpecimenÓ banknote, Black on red and violet underprint, Betancourt portrait on face, back red with arms, Missing red seal on left of Betancourt's portrait, but possibly issued this way, POC's, PMG graded Ò58 Choice About Uncirculated - EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)Ó, Rare banknote in any form. ABNC.

Cuba, 1947, 500 Pesos, P-75As, Specimen, Black on light red, Betancourt in middle, Specimen overprints, POC's, and S/N 00000, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality), Red archival overprint on top right of note, otherwise this note will be difficult to improve upon. ABNC.

Cuba, 1949, 1 Peso, ÒPrinters EssayÓ banknote of a proposed but not accepted design by De La Rue, Black on light blue with red seals, Portrait of Marti in middle, S/N A 000000 A, Back blue with Cuban arms, Given designation P-77pe by PMG, but not listed in SCWPM and extremely rare, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 NET with mention of minor rust spots, pp F, TDLR.

Cuba, ND (ca.1905 - 1950). Proof vignette portrait printed in black on india paper, 2.75 x 3.25 inches, Tomas Estrada Palma, Used on Cuban banknotes, 1905 issue, 10 Pesos, P-68 and $10 P-68D, Uncirculated condition, Imprint at bottom has T Estrada Palma - C-405(crossed out) V42531, ABNC.

Havana, Cuba, ND (ca.1940-50), $20, Uncut sheet of 3 notes, all are green on face and back, arms of Cuba on top middle, back with information on redemption, Large red specimen overprint and POC's on each note, Choice AU condition, Rare in this format, Jeffries BNC.

Cyprus, 30th August, 1941, 1/- (1 Shilling), P-20 Unlisted Specimen, King George VI in middle, Brown and green on face, back red green and blue, Top margin has archival notations and date Ò743919 - 12345 - 16-10-41Ó, Pin punch specimen on bottom middle, S/N C/3 000001 - C/3 1000000, the note is uncirculated but is attached to thin card on the left side that could possibly be removed if desired, rare as specimen.

Cyprus, 30th August, 1941, 2/- (2 Shillings), P-21 Unlisted Specimen, King George VI in middle, green and violet on face, back purple and violet, Top margin has archival notations and date Ò743920 - 12345 - 16-10-41Ó, Pin punch specimen on bottom middle, S/N C/3 00001 - C/3 500000, the note is Choice AU to Uncirculated but is attached to thin card on the left side that could possibly be removed if desired, rare as specimen.

Cyprus, 30th August, 1941, 5/- (5 Shillings), P-22 Unlisted Specimen, King George VI in middle, green and violet on face, back purple and violet, Top margin has archival notations and date Ò743921 - 12345 - 16-10-41Ó, Pin punch specimen on bottom middle, S/N C/3 00001 - C/3 500000, the note is Choice AU to Uncirculated but is attached to thin card on the left side that could possibly be removed if desired, rare as specimen.

Cyprus, 29th may, 1940, 5/- Shillings, P-22, Issued banknote, King George VI in middle, brown-violet and blue, S/N D/2 65973, PMG graded Very Fine 30, attractive original note with large even margins and sharp corners. Scarce note in higher grade.

Cyprus, ND (ca.1964-79), 500 Mils, P-42s Unlisted Color Trial Banknote Specimen, purple on m/c instead of issued green on m/c, Arms at right, back purple with mountain road lined with trees, No date, Serial number or overprints other than SPECIMEN in red and ÒSpecimen of No ValueÓ on upper left front and back margins plus addition of Ò109Ó, POC, the note would have graded CU to Gem Uncirculated but it was previously mounted and removed on the left back margin which has left slightly translucent paper on the left margin area, otherwise still extremely attractive and rare. BWC, no imprint.

Cyprus, 1979, 500 Mils, P-42c, Issued banknote, Dark green on green underprint, arms on right, S/N M/49 097543, PCGS graded Superb Gem New 67 PPQ, superb example for this popular modern issue that will be difficult to improve upon. The note catalogs $150 in average uncirculated, this is far from average.

Cyprus, ND (ca.1966-78), 1 Pound, P-43s Unlisted Color Trial Banknote Specimen, orange on m/c instead of issued brown on m/c, Arms at right, back orange-red with viaduct and pillars, No date, Serial number or overprints other than SPECIMEN in red and ÒSpecimen of No ValueÓ on upper left front and back margins plus addition of Ò65Ó on back, POC, the note would have graded Uncirculated to CU condition but it was previously mounted and removed on the left back margin which has left slightly translucent paper on the left margin area, otherwise still extremely attractive and rare. BWC, no imprint.

Cyprus, ND (ca.1966-76), 5 Pounds, P-44s Unlisted Color Trial Banknote Specimen, plum-brown on m/c instead of issued blue on m/c, Arms at right, back plum-brown with embroidery with floral design, No date, Serial number or overprints other than SPECIMEN in red and ÒSpecimen of No ValueÓ on upper left front and back margins plus addition of Ò49Ó on back, POC, the note would have graded CU to Gem Uncirculated condition but it was previously mounted and removed on the left back margin which has left slightly translucent paper on the left margin area, otherwise still extremely attractive and rare. BWC, no imprint.

Czechoslovakia, ND (ca. 1934), 1000 Korun, P-26 Unlisted Proof, dark green-black instead of issued dark brown, Portrait of Palacky at right with borders and under tint, but no text or m/c denominations, back blank, printed on circle with stars watermarked paper, 9.5 by 4.5 inches, Choice to Gem Uncirculated, bottom imprints ÒM. Svanbinsky DEL - K. Wolf SC-Ó, evidently the designer and engraver. Rare partial proof of this attractive issue.

Danish West Indies, 18xx (ca.1898), $2, P-8b, 3 signatures, Black on light orange-brown paper, Mercury and Zeus portraits on left and right, arms in middle, back with numeral 2, S/N 17140, Choice XF, Remainder Banknote.

Danzig, 1924, 10 Gulden, P-53, Issued banknote, Brown on light brown and m/c underprint, Artus Courtyard at center, PMG graded Very Fine 20 with notation of pinholes with multiple small pin holes on left side of note. Rare note in any condition. The note catalogs $1800 in VF condition.

Djibouti, ND (1979), 5000 Francs, P-38d, Issued banknote, man at right with trees, back with aerial view, S/N C.044 47029, with fluorescent strip and security thread, PMG graded Ò67 Superb Gem Uncirculated - EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)Ó, attractive note that is usually not found in this superb of condition that will be difficult to improve upon.

Dominican Republic, ND (1947-50), 1000 Pesos Oro, P-67p Unlisted face front proof with no back, Printed in Black without underprint or seal, Basilica Menor de Santa Maria in center, Light POC's that have not fallen out. Gem uncirculated, rare and attractive note that is unpriced in SCWPM. ABNC.

Dominican Republic. ND (ca.1956-58), 20 Pesos Oro, P-79p Unlisted face front proof with no back, Printed in Black without underprint or seal, POC's, Portrait of Trujillo in middle. Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition, Extremely Rare note that is rarely seen in any form and very possibly only available as specimen or proof. This is the base note for the commemorative 1956 ND Issue, P-79, but it is missing the overprint. Very possibly this was never issued other than as a commemorative. ABNC.

Nairobi, East Africa, 1st July, 1941, 20 Shillings or One Pound, P-30as, Unlisted Specimen, Black on yellow and orange underprint, King George VI on top left, S/N H/6 00000, archival notations on top margin ÒHH 562 G12/31/48 16-9-42 22 D/2Ó, back yellow and orange, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, very attractive note and rare as specimen, TDLR.

Guayaquil, Ecuador, ND (ca.1907-25), 5 Sucres, P-S127p, Front printed on india on large card, back on india paper only, Capitalization $/5.000.000, Attractive and colorful note that would grade Uncirculated to Choice Unc. ABNC.

Guayaquil, Ecuador, 1871, 1 Peso, P-S191 Unlisted Color Trial Proof front and back, front is black on brown underprint, reclining allegorical woman in center with cornucopia, 4 cherubs on left holding numeral, small POC's, back, back is green instead of issued brown, Very attractive note that would grade CU except for a small corner bend on the LL corner tip, Rare note that is unpriced in SCWPM in any condition, ABNC.

Quito, Ecuador, 1880, 1 Peso, P-S241p1, Black on orange underprint, horseman with packhorse on left, back blue, printed on india on cut down card, Attractive note with POC's, appears uncirculated with light toning, Rare note that is unpriced in SCWPM in any condition, ABNC.

Cairo, Egypt, 18th January, 1950, 25 Piastres, P-10d, Signatures of Leith-Ross, camel walking by oceanfront scene, S/N L99 980491, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, extremely high grade for this issue with large even margins, sharp corners and fresh bright colors. A amazing note for the series. BWC.

Egypt, 1951, 1 Pound, P-24b, S/N 699838 - Arabic S/N, PMG graded Choice About Unc 58 EPQ, extremely attractive note that appears CU, premium for the grade. BWC

San Salvador, El Salvador, 189x (ca.1899), 1 Peso, Ser. A, P-S201p, Front and back proofs cut down to banknote size, the front used as a model for different chemical test on a variety of areas of the inked paper. The test areas are circled or a small X placed in border to mark the test location. Some areas are faded and others look normal. Interesting and rare ink testing by ABN Counterfeit Research Department. Well known Reapers on left with seated allegorical woman with eagle and El Salvador arms on right. The note would grade Uncirculated except for the test areas which do not stand out. ABNC.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 1, 1932, $500, P-11, Issued banknote, Face is Purple on m/c underprint with standing warrior on left, arms in middle and bank building on right, back purple and m/c, S/N E/1 1003, PMG graded Ò20 Very Fine - NETÓ referring to a small 1/2 inch split on the top middle margin due to fold wear that is barely visible. Large even margins and light toning. Attractive and popular note. BW&C.

Suva, Fiji, October 1, 1871, 2 & 1/2 Dollars, P-Unlisted, Unissued banknote, brown on cream paper, Native Fijian on shore with sailboat passing and palm trees, S/N 3058, Choice XF to AU but there are 8 or 9 small worm holes and a few ink spots that do not detract from the appearance of this very scarce note. Sold ÒAS ISÓ. Hamel & Fergusen.

France, June 19, 1791, 100 Livres, P-A44A, Issued banknote, Black on off white paper, King Louis XVI on top middle, S/N 11789, Fine to VF condition. Attractive for the condition.

France, 1792, Lot of 4 notes, Includes 50 Livres, P-A72; 100 Livres, P-A73, AU-Unc.; 1795 Franc Issue, 100 Francs, P-A78; 1791 Third Issue, 10 Livres, P-A51; 1792 Third Issue, 15 Sous, P-A65, lot of 5 Assignats, various condition from VG to AU.

France, January 7, 1795, 10,000 Francs, P-A82, Issued banknote, Black with ornate borders, embossed seals on lower left and right, back blank, Ser. 1183, Chaignet signature, Choice Fine to VF condition, small hole in excess right margin, scarce high denomination Assignat.

France, 1942, 100 Francs, P-94, Issued banknote, Woman and child with background of Paris, S/N P30198-161, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, amazing condition for this lovely note that is hard to find in uncirculated.

French Guiana, ND (1947-49). 5000 Francs. P-26s. Gen Schoelcher. Black Specimen overprints, 00000 serial numbers and Pin-punch ÒSpecimenÓ overprint diagonally on upper left side of note. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 with notation of 4 pin holes on upper left corner. Rare and attractive note. ÒEast Bay CollectionÓ

Saigon, French Indo-China, ND (ca.1909-21), 1 Piastre, P-34b, Asian woman seated below allegorical France, S/N 462-Y783, Brown on buff paper, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, superb note that is only priced to XF in SCWPM. Rare note in this high of grade that will be difficult to improve upon.

French Indo-China, ND (ca.1953-54 ND Issue), 1 Piastre, P-93p, Signature 16, Unlisted large margin Specimen or proof printed on both sides with color registration bars, black with green and yellow underprint on face with portrait of King Sihanouk, back red and yellow, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, Rare and very attractive in this format. No watermark.

German East Africa, 1905, 50 Rupien, P-3b, Issued banknote, S/N 12033, Black on green and orange underprint, PMG graded Very Fine 25, attractive and scarcer higher value in collectible grade.

Berlin, Germany, 1903, 1000 Mark, P-23, Issued banknote, Brown on light brown with ornate title, back brown with allegorical women flanking arms, S/N Nr059633C, PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ that looks virtually XF. Scarce note in this high of grade.

Posen. 1916. 3 Rubel, P-R123b, Issued banknote, brown on green and lilac underprint, back the same colors. This XF+ note is one light fold away from AU to Uncirculated condition. Scarce note in high grade.

Germany, 1916. 10 Rubel, P-R124, Issued banknote, red-brown on red and green underprint. Fine to Fine+ condition with evidence of previous mounting on all 4 corners that impressed the paper where it was mounted in book, otherwise the note would have been close to VF condition. Scarce note.

Germany, 1916. 25 Rubel, P-R125, Issued banknote, dark blue on lilac underprint. VF to VF+ condition with evidence of previous mounting on all 4 corners that impressed the paper where it was mounted in book, otherwise the note would have been close to XF condition. Scarce note.

East Germany, 1948, Lot of 9 notes, P-8 to p-16, 50 Deutsche Pfennig to 1000 Deutsche Mark, all are issued and in CU to Gem Condition. Very attractive and high grade set.

Lithuania, 1916, 50 Kopen, P-R121c, State Loan Bank Currency Note, Issued, Black on red-brown and blue-green, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, high grade for this issue.

Greece, 1922 (the 2 was crossed out in pen and changed to 1923 on the note), 25 Drachmai, P-71cts, Earlier 1922 date then issued, the listed note is dated 1923, unlisted as Color Trial, Red-brown on m/c instead of issued brown on the face and the back is purple and m/c instead of issued blue, Stavros on left side of Face, Archival notations on face ÒProof ApprovedÓ and initialed as well as a correction of the date from 1922 to 1923, PMG graded Choice Extremely Fine 45. Rare if not unique earlier dated Essay. BWC.

Greece, 1923, 1000 Drachmai, P-79p, Unlisted as proofs, Uniface front and back proofs printed on india paper on cut down thin card, Stavros at center on face flanked by statues on left and right, back brown with columns and ruins at center, The issued note is unpriced and listed as rare, Both are PMG graded, the face is Choice Uncirculated 64 and the back is Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ. Amazing note missing from almost every advanced collection. ABNC.

Greece, 1926, 5000 Drachmai, P-101pe, Uniface front and back proofs printed on india paper on cut down thin card, Stavros at center on face with frieze on top, back brown, the issued note only appeared with the red name change on the face, this was the base note without the overprint that was never issued this way, Both are PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63, Rare note without overprint. ABNC.

Greece, 1941, 100 Drachmai, P-116 Unlisted Proofs. 6 different progressive proofs of the faces and backs. Group includes one fully printed specimen and partially printed face and backs in varying color combinations; Uncirculated to CU. Printed locally in Greece during the war. All are extremely rare and are from a new find.

Greece, 1941,1000 Drachmai, P-117 Unlisted Proofs. 1000 Drachmai. 5 different progressive proofs of the faces and backs. Group includes one partially printed proof with a complete back and partially printed face; XF to uncirculated. Printed locally in Greece during the war. All are extremely rare and are from a new find.

Greece, 1942. 1000 Drachmai, P-118 Unlisted Proofs. 4 different progressive proofs of the faces and backs. Group includes one partially printed proof with a complete back and partially printed face; additional progress proof combinations. All are extremely rare and are from a new find. AU to gem uncirculated. Printed locally in Greece during the war.

Greece, 1942. Lot of 3 progress proofs. 5000 Drachmai, P-119 Unlisted, Includes Black and white uniface proof of face and two additional progress underprints one in red and the other in blue and yellow. All are in AU to Uncirculated condition. Rare and attractive Inflation era proofs by Greek local printer.

Greece, 1943, 50 Drachmai, P-121 Unlisted Proofs. 7 different progressive proofs of the faces and backs. Group includes one fully printed proof banknote with a complete face and back and various combinations of progressive proofs. All are extremely rare and are from a new find. Uncirculated to Gem Uncirculated. Printed locally in Greece during the war.

Greece, 1943. Lot of 9 progress proofs. 5000 Drachmai, P-122 Unlisted, Includes full color uncancelled specimen printed on both sides without serial number in final colors; Full color uniface face proof; Black and white uniface proof of face and additional progress underprints in various colors and combinations. All are in Uncirculated to CU condition. Rare and attractive Inflation era proofs by Greek local printer.

Greece, 1943. Progress face uncut proof pair (2 notes). 5000 Drachmai, P-122 Unlisted, Includes Black and white uniface front proof pair. Uncirculated to CU condition. Rare and attractive Inflation era proofs by Greek local printer.

Greece, 1943. Lot of 9 progress proofs. 25,000 Drachmai, P-123 Unlisted, Includes face and back progress proofs in varying degrees of printing. All are in Uncirculated to CU condition. Rare and attractive Inflation era progress proofs by Greek local printer.

Greece, 1944. Lot of 7 progress proofs. 500,000 Drachmai, P-126 Unlisted, Includes complete note without overprints or S/N's and many other progress proof designs, All are in Uncirculated to CU condition. Rare and attractive Inflation era progress proofs by Greek local printer.

Greece, 1944. 500,000 Drachmai, P-126 Unlisted, Uncut sheet of 6 fully printed notes except for overprints and S/N's. Uncirculated to CU condition. Rare and attractive Inflation era progress proofs by Greek local printer.

Greece, 1944. 1,000,000 Drachmai, P-127 Unlisted Proofs. 5 different progressive face and back proofs of under tints in various colors as uncut pairs. Only 2 complete sets found. Group includes one fully printed proof banknote with a complete face and back; one partially printed banknote with incomplete face and fully printed back and various other progress proof combinations. All are extremely rare and are from a new find. Uncirculated to gem uncirculated. Printed locally in Greece during the war.

Greece, 1944. 200,000,000 Drachmai, P-131 Unlisted Proofs. 5 different progressive face and back proofs of under tints in various colors. Only 3 complete sets found. Group includes one fully printed specimen or proof without serial numbers; 2 different under tint progress face proofs; one uniface proof banknote of complete back; 1 under tint progress back proof. All are extremely rare and are from a new find. Uncirculated to gem uncirculated. Printed locally in Greece during the war.

Greece, 1944. Uncut specimen trio. 2,000,000,000 Drachmai, P-133 Unlisted, Uncirculated to CU condition. Rare and attractive Inflation era progress proofs by Greek local printer.

Greece, 1944. Lot of 4 progress proofs, 1 Drachmai, P-320 Unlisted, Includes blue and white progress proofs of face without underprint plus additional progress proofs. AU to CU condition. Rare and attractive Inflation era progress proofs by Greek local printer. (7 notes total).

Greece, 1945. 5 Drachmai, P-321 Unlisted Proofs. 5 different progressive face and back proofs of under tints in various colors. Group includes one fully printed banknote; one uniface front proof without under tint; one under tint of front proof; one fully printed uniface back proof; one under tint of back proof. All are extremely rare and are from a new find. Uncirculated to gem uncirculated. Printed locally in Greece during the war.

Greece, 1945. P-321 Unlisted Proofs. 5 Drachmai. 8 different progressive face and back proofs of under tints in various colors. All are extremely rare and are from a new find. Uncirculated to gem uncirculated. Printed locally in Greece during the war.

Greece, 1944. 20 Drachmai, P-323 Unlisted, Lot of 8 pieces, Lot includes various progress proofs and specimens. AU to CU condition. Rare and attractive Inflation era progress proofs by Greek local printer. (8 notes total).

Greece, 1885 (Issued 1887), 2 Drachmai, P-S148s, Unlisted as specimen, Black on brown and blue underprint, Hermes at right, back brown with arms, S/N 582 06,660, Pin punch Specimen on left, Roulette perforated on top and bottom for easier separation of vertical strips of notes, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63, rare note as specimen and very attractive. BWC.

Guatemala, ND (ca.1955-58), 100 Quetzales, P-34s, Unlisted Specimen banknote, dark blue on lime green, Nahuala in center, Red Specimen - WATERLOW & SONS LIMITED overprint, small POC's, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63, excellent centering, sharp corners, large even margins and bright colors only enhance this lovely note that has claims to a higher grade designation. W&S.

Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, ND (ca.1880's), 1 Peso, P-S173p, Black on green, red, blue, brown and m/c with reclining allegorical women with sailing ships behind her, quetzal bird on right, No back, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality). Extremely colorful and attractive banknote that is rare in high grade. ABNC.

Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, 1st August, 1916, 100 Pesos, P-S182s, Specimen, Black on red, blue and m/c with women harvesting coffee beans in middle, Angels on lower left and right middle, Arms on left and quetzal bird on right, back orange-red, Specimen overprints, POC's, top excess margin with order numbers and overprints, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality). Extremely colorful and attractive banknote that is extremely rare in this high condition due to the notes large size. ABNC.

Guinee, 1985, Lot of 3 items in 3 different formats of the 1985 Issue fronts. Includes 6.5 by 3 inches Mockup Model of face of 25 Francs note minus the portrait of the young boy on left with different design elements and text glued or taped onto an underprint proof in red and blue; The underprint proof without anything attached is included and the final note in the correct size, also without portrait of child on left, 4.5 by 2.75 inches. All with color bars on top. Unique proofs in archive. ABNC or USBNC.

Guyana, ND (1966), Lot of 3 Specimen notes, Includes $1, P-21s, PMG graded Choice AU 58 EPQ; $5, P-22s, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ and $10, P-23s, Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. All with S/N A/1 000000, Attractive and scarce high grade Guyana banknote trio. TDLR

Guyana, ND (1966), $20, P-24s, Unlisted Color Trial Specimen, Black on m/c face instead of issued brown and purple, back black, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. S/N A/1 000000, Attractive and Color Trial Specimen. TDLR

Haiti, 1827, 25 Gourdes, P-8, black on thick brown paper, Superb example with no ink burn which is very uncommon for this issue, no real folds from circulation, but handling issues, still a VF to Choice VF example with claims to XF. Scarce in this higher grade..

Haiti, 1919. (ca. 1935-42), 1 Gourde, P-167s, specimen banknote from the Convention Du 12 Avril 1919 - Third Issue (ca. 1935-42), portrait of President Vincent at center, Blue specimen overprint, Ò00000Ó serial numbers and POC's. Note appear Choice Unc. Scarce note , ABNC.

Haiti, 1919. (ca. 1935-42), 2 Gourdes, P-168s, specimen banknote from the Convention Du 12 Avril 1919 - Third Issue (ca. 1935-42), portrait of President Vincent at center, Red specimen overprint, Ò00000Ó serial numbers and POC's. Note appear Choice Unc. Another scarce note from this series, ABNC.

Haiti, ND (ca.1919). 50 Gourdes, P-176s Unlisted Color Trial Specimen with green face and red back instead of issued olive face. Red Specimen overprints and POC's. Top left margin has ÒSpecimen Note, Waterlow and Sons, Ltd.Ó. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 NET with notation of rust marks where previously mounted on right back edge, Extremely rare trial color specimen. W&S.

Haiti, 1979 (1980-82), 50 Gourdes, P-235As. Tyvek banknote. Specimen, No serial numbers. Light red Specimen overprint and punched out cancels. Circular watermark paper with eagle in circle. PMG graded Ò55 About UncirculatedÓ. Rare and attractive Tyvek banknote. ABNC.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras, 1889, 2 Pesos, P-S155fp, Proof front on india paper that is unmounted, no back, Production proof with portrait of President General Bogran at center, sailor at left, Black on orange and m/c on india paper, PMG graded About Uncirculated 55 EPQ with light handling on lower right corner keeping this rare note from Uncirculated to CU, Rare note in any condition or format. ABNC.

Hongkong. 1st April, 1948. $10, P-178d., Issued banknote. Green on m/c with allegorical woman on upper left, back green and m/c with 2 serial numbers in middle top of note. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, BWC. Exceptional example of this lovely note with large even margins and bright colors. .

Hong Kong. 1949. $10. P-179Aa. Dark green on light red underprint on face with allegorical woman on UL, back is dark green on m/c with bank building. Serial #'s twice on front in middle, R/H 435,939. PMG graded About Uncirculated 53 EPQ with the appearance of a Choice note with large even margins, bright colors, sharp corners and no detracting issues other than some very light handling that is extremely difficult to view, a superior example for the grade. BWC. c

Hong Kong, 1994, Engraved multicolor HK Dollar certificate of deposit, terms front side, back side interest payment schedule, AU condition, ABNC.

Lot of 9 sheets of either 3 or 4 subjects, Hungary, ND (ca.1852), 1 Forint, P-S141r2, 3 sheets of 4 , AU to Unc.; 2 Forint, P-S142r2, 3 sheets of 4 , AU to Unc.; and, 5 Forint, P-S143r2, 3 uncut sheets of 3 notes, AU to Unc., all attractive TCC engraved sheets, all with engraved signature of L. Kossuth, attractive sheets with numerous vignettes.

India, ND (1957-62), 100 Rupees, P-43, Issued banknote, Purplish-blue on m/c, S/N AA/42 805825 on LL and UR, Signature 74 -H.V.R. Lengar, GOVERNOR at center to right, Choice VF to XF condition, large even margins, sharp corners and bright colors only enhance this lovely note, the 2 staple holes on the left and 2 staple holes in middle, attractive note and premium condition for the grade.

India, ND (1957-62), 100 Rupees, P-43, Issued banknote, Purplish-blue on m/c, S/N AA/41 808398 on LL and UR, Signature 74 -H.V.R. Lengar, GOVERNOR at center to right, Choice AU condition with light handling keeping this from Unc., large even margins, sharp corners and bright colors only enhance this lovely note, the usual 2 staple holes on left, attractive note.

India, ND (1957-62), 100 Rupees, P-44, Issued banknote, Purple on m/c, S/N AA/56 564957 on UL and LR, Signature 74 -H.V.R. Lengar, GOVERNOR at center to right, Uncirculated to Unc+ condition, large even margins, sharp corners and bright colors only enhance this lovely note, the usual staple holes on the left margin area, attractive note and in high grade.

Bombay, India, ND (1975), 1000 Rupees, P-65a, Issued banknote, Text in English and Hindi Brown on m/c underprint, S/N A/O 021450 on LL and UR, Signature 79 - N.C. Sengupta, GOVERNOR at center left, the note appears XF to AU but would grade VF to Choice VF but the quarter folded note was evidently pressed at sometime in the past as well as having to corner tips bent, large even margins, sharp corners and bright colors only enhance this lovely note, the usual 4 staple holes on left, attractive note.

Gorakhpur, India, 19xx (ca.1910-20), Specimen 2nd of Exchange, Black on green underprint, Red Specimen overprints, S/N 0000, Bank # 7869, Payable at P&O Banking Corp. in London, hinge reinforcement on perforated margins that could be removed if desired, otherwise the exchange appears Uncirculated. W&S.

Calcutta, India, 19xx (ca.1910-20), Specimen 2nd of Exchange, Black on light blue underprint, Red Specimen overprints, No S/N, the right side has been mishandled and is a VF to XF, otherwise this exchange would grade Uncirculated without the problem edge. W&S.

Indonesia, 1964, 10,000 Rupiah, P-101b, Issued banknote, Green on m/c, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, High grade and very attractive note.

Iran, AH1317 (1938), 100 Rials, P-36Aa, Issued, light brown on multicolor, Shah Reza, at left, back brown, S/N J270294, PMG graded Very Fine 25 Net with mention of repairs due to small vertical splits in vertical middle fold at edges being unobtrusively repaired, bright colors and fresh appearance.

Iran, AH1317 (1938), 500 Rials, P-37d, Issued, orange red date stamp Ò1320Ó on back, Blue on multicolor, Shah Reza, at right, back blue, S/N A/178146, PMG graded Very Fine 30 Net with mention of repairs due to small vertical splits in vertical middle fold at edges being unobtrusively repaired, large even margins, bright colors and extremely fresh appearance.

Iran, AH1317, 1938, 1,000 Rials, P-38Aa, Issued, Green on multicolor, Shah Reza, at right, back green, Western S/N B911977, PMG graded Very Fine 25 Net with mention of repairs on small edge tears on left and right border, very attractive for grade.

Iran, AH1317, 1938, 1,000 Rials, P-38Aa, Issued, Green on multicolor, Shah Reza, at right, back green, Western S/N B983571, PMG graded Fine 12 NET, with notation Rust, rare note and very attractive for grade.

Iran, ND (1944), 500 Rials, P-45, Issued, Dark blue and purple, Shah Pahlavi at right, back blue, Watermark Crown, S/N B056322, PMG graded Very Fine 25 with notation of Rust and Repairs, though extremely minor and difficult to see other then a 1 mm patched tear on the top margin. Scarce and attractive note.

Iran, ND (1951), 1000 Rials, P-53 Brown on red and light green underprint, Shah Pahlavi in army uniform at right, back brown, PMG graded About Uncirculated 50, Signatures of M.Bamdad - A. Ebtehaj, very attractive and scarce high grade example.

Iran, ND (1954) / SH1333, 10 Rials, P-64cts, Unlisted Color Trial, Green on light red and m/c instead of issued dark blue on m/c, S/N 1/000000 - 40, Specimen overprint, POC, Yellow security thread, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality), Printer: Harrison without imprint. Rare, attractive and exceptional condition color trial.

Iran, ND (1954) / SH1333, 50 Rials, P-66cts, Unlisted Color Trial, blue on m/c instead of issued green on m/c, S/N 1/000000 - 60, Specimen overprint, POC, Yellow security thread, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality), Printer: Harrison without imprint. Rare, attractive and exceptional condition color trial that will enhance any advanced collection.

Iran, ND (1954) / SH1333, 100 Rials, P-67cts, Unlisted Color Trial, brown on m/c instead of issued Maroon on m/c, S/N 1/000000 - 69, Specimen overprint, POC, Yellow security thread, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality), Printer: Harrison without imprint. Attractive and exceptional condition color trial that will enhance any advanced collection.

ND (1974-79), 500 Rials, P-104ar, Portrait type VIII, Signature type 15, uncut vertical pair of 2 partially printed notes, missing serial numbers. Large excess margin on top with ÒNew LayoutÓ printed. Housed in a PMG holder and graded Ò66 EPQÓ Gem Uncirculated. Rare as uncut sheet. TDLR. See other uncut sheets from Iran. Please see the other Iran sheets varieties

Iran, ND (1974-79), 500 Rials, P-104ar, Portrait type VIII, uncut vertical pair of 2 partially printed notes, missing serial numbers. Large margin on top with red ÒIran 500 - New LayoutÓ printed. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, Rare as uncut sheet. TDLR.

Iran, ND (1974-79), 500 Rials, P-104ar, Portrait type VIII, uncut vertical strip of 3 of partially printed notes, missing serial numbers. Large margin on bottom. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, Rare as uncut sheet. TDLR.

Iraq, ND (1942), 1/4 Dinar, P-16, Issued banknote that evidently was part of a large ÒShort SnorterÓ and was removed, tape on left and right edges as well as small areas on upper and lower border, otherwise note would grade Choice VG to Fine condition, signed on face and back numerous times by a variety of people. One of the signatures is by a Captain Howard Lenard. BWC.

Dublin, Ireland, 15-3-(19)33, £5, P-27, CNA2, Issued banknote, Brown on m/c, Man plowing with 2 horses on face, bridge over river on back, S/N 03 NK 052596, PMG About Uncirculated 55 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality), the note is a superior example for the grade and has claims to a higher designation, rare and popular note that will enhance any advanced collection.

Isle of Man. 190x. Denominated in Pounds. Unissued proof check printed on white soft india type of paper. Counterfoil on left with 3 leg Isle of man Arms on left. Archival notation on top Ò3161Ó. Uncirculated condition. From the Waterlow & Sons archive. W&S. Rare.

Italy, 1943, 50 Lire, P-64, Choice VF condition, signed on right side of note by (Staff?) Sergeant Al Smolensky, 375 Bomb Group. No other signatures, still a strong military air force connection to this banknote. Sergeant Smolensky flew in a B-24 Liberator bomber in the 375th Bomber group. The 375th Bomb Group was officially transferred to 14th Air Force in China early in 1943. They began flying brand new B-24D Liberators. The squadron arrived in India and made many trips over the 'Hump' between India and China to obtain gasoline, bombs, spare parts they needed to prepare for and sustain their combat operations. The 375th supported Chinese ground forces; attacked airfields, coal yards, docks, oil refineries and fuel dumps in French Indochina; mined rivers and ports; bombed maintenance shops and docks at Rangoon, Burma; attacked Japanese shipping in the East China Sea, Formosa Straits, South China Sea and Gulf of Tonkin. The squadron moved to India in June 1945, ferrying gasoline and supplies from there back into China. The unit sailed for the United States, where it was inactivated on 6 January 1946. Surprisingly historic banknote.

Italy, 1982, 50,000 Lire, P-107d, Issued banknote, Signature - Ciampui - Stevani, Young woman and Lion of St.Mark at left, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, extremely attractive note rarely found this nice.

Italian States, January 1, 1765, 100 Lire, P-S 113r, Remainder, black on cream colored paper, seated allegorical children with eagle and shield on cream colored paper, No S/N, Printed on large margined paper, 13 x 7.5 inches, the note itself would grade Choice Uncirculated, extremely attractive and early Italian States issue in very high grade.

Japan, ND (1885), 1 Yen, P-22, Issued banknote, Blue, Daikoku on right sitting on rice bales, Text ÒNippon Ginkgo Promises to Pay the Bearer on DemandÉ Yen SilverÓ, back light orange-yellow with red seal. PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35, with crisp firm paper and only a very light small corner bend away from XF condition. A Choice note rarely seen this nice.

Nagasaki, Japan, 27 April, 1896, 150 Pounds Sterling, issued and uncancelled exchange printed in black on pink watermarked paper, counterfoil on left with arms of bank, payable in London at their corresponding branch, S/N 32/35, VF condition, scarce and early China bank used in Japan.

Elisabethville, Katanga, 1960, 500 Francs, P-9s, Signature #1, S/N ZZ 991561 - 00.00.00, Olive green portrait on chestnut brown underprint, portrait of Tshombe on right, back with building at left, Pin punch SPECIMEN, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ (Exceptional Paper quality), rarely seen second highest value of this series in a condition that will be difficult if not impossible to improve upon.

Elisabethville, Katanga, 1960, 1000 Francs, P-10s, Signature #1, S/N ZZ 991450 - 00.00.00, Light blue on chestnut brown portrait and underprint, portrait of Tshombe on right, back with building at left, Pin punch SPECIMEN, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ (Exceptional Paper quality), rarely seen high value of this series in condition that will be difficult if not impossible to improve upon.

Latvia, 1923. 100 Latu. P-14a. Issued banknote. VF to VF+ condition with full bodied paper, fresh clean appearance and only a light fold from XF condition. Serial # A 150218. Extremely scarce note in any condition.

Latvia, 1925. 20 Latu. P-17a. Issued banknote. Fine+ to VF condition with full bodied paper and fresh clean appearance for grade. Serial #154239. Scarce note in any condition. W&S.

Libya, 1981-2002, Lot of 3 different Progress Proofs of the face vignette of ÒRuinsÓ in different engraving states and colors (green or black), All are used on a number of Libya issues including 1980-81 Issue, series 2, 1/4 Dinar, P-42A; 1984 Issue, Series 3, 1/4 Dinar, P-47; 1988-90 Issue - Series 4, 1/4 Dinar, P-52; 1991-93 Issue - Series 4, 1/4 Dinar, P-57 and 2002 Issue - Series 5, 1/4 Dinar, P-62. All are printed on india paper on large card and measure 9 by 6 inches. They are dated between 4/12/79 to 4-16-79. One of 2 sets of 3 different found in the archives. ABNC.

Lithuania, 1927, 10 Litu, P-23a, issued banknote, Green on m/c, Arms top center, back with farmers tilling fields, S/N A 900,046, Choice VF condition, sharp corners, firm paper and no edge faults add to the desirability of this lovely note.

Macau, ND (1944), Lot of 37 banknotes, all are 50 Avos, P-21 issued banknotes, purple on light green with various shade variations, back orange, almost every series letter between A to J are represented except for 2 letters, condition varies from VG with minor edge tears and problems to Fine+. Litho by Hong Kong Printing Press.

Macau, 1934, $10, P-S92, Issued banknote, counterfoils at sides, Black on orange-pink underprint, vertical note, back in red with government building at center, evidence of water stains with ink runs on the to and left side of note, AU to Uncirculated with one small worm hole on the middle right, rust at usual staple holes on top excess selvedge. Litho at Hong Kong Printing Press.

Maldives, 1947 / AH1367, 10 Rupees, P-5a, Issued banknote Brown and m/c with Palm tree and Dhow at left and Dhow at right, back green, brown and m/c, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 - EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality), Scarce note that is rarely found in in superb condition.

Mali, ND (1973-84), 500 Francs, P-12b, Issued banknote, Signature #5, Man with tractor on face, men with camels on back, PMG graded Ò67 Superb Gem Uncirculated - EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)Ó, It will be difficult to find a higher condition note since this one is so close to perfection.

Martinique, ND (1952). 5000 Francs, P-34s, Specimen Banknote, M/C with General Schoelcher on right, back with group of people with basket and fruit. Black Specimen overprint, Ò000Ó Serial numbers and pin-punch ÒSpecimenÓ, PMG graded Ò64 Choice Uncirculated - EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)Ó. Overprinted ÒMartiniqueÓ on top and sides of front and back. Exceptional and extremely striking banknote that is rarely found this nice.

Port Louis, Mauritius, ND (1937), 5 Rupees, P-22, Issued banknote, King George VI on right, arms on left, S/N M135992, PMG graded About Uncirculated 55, large even margins and sharp corners enhance the appearance of this attractive note. There is a very small ink graffiti mark right under the Kings right eye that is minimally distracting, Scarce in this high of grade. W&S.

Chihuahua, Mexico, 1875, 1 Peso, P-S191s (M163s), Proof printed on india paper on thin card cut down to banknote size. Locomotive on lower right with vaquero lassoing cattle on upper left, red Ò00000Ó serial numbers & POC's, PMG graded Ò64 Choice Uncirculated - EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)Ó. Rare note in any grade and this proof is pristine and very attractive. ABNC.

Oaxaca, Mexico, ND; No Ser. 5 Pesos, P-S371p. Proof face and back banknotes printed on india paper and mounted on large cards. Seated allegorical Plenty with children in middle, monument at left, S/N 00000, back green, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition, POC's. ABNC. Rare banknote.

Mexico, ND (1895-1913), 500 Pesos, P-S262s3, Specimen banknote, Black on yellow and m/c, allegorical women on left and right, woman with hair band and eagle in middle, back is black and orange with wild horses being lassoed, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, extremely high grade for this issue and very attractive note. ABNC.

Morelia, Michoac‡n, Mexico. 19xx (ca.1903), 20 Pesos, Ser.A, P-S340s, Specimen Banknote, black on blue and yellow underprint, Specimen and Ò00000Ó serial numbers overprints and POC's, Portrait of Michelena at center, back blue-gray with church, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality). Rare note that is in exceptional condition and will be difficult to improve upon and a trophy for any Mexico collector. ABNC.

Mexico, 18xx (ca.1870-80's), 100 Pesos, Serie C, P-Unlisted, Specimen Color Trial, Black on green and light tan and blue, S/N 00000, Pin punch SPECIMEN BW&C LONDON on left, Perforated on left border to separate counterfoil, Choice Uncirculated, Extremely rare if not unique Bradbury specimen of Mexican Circulating Bond, BWC.

Lot of 8 notes. Belfast, Northern Ireland, Includes 1980's Issue £1 and £5, P-65 & 66, Choice to Gem Unc.; 1994 and 2000 dated £5 notes, P-70 & P-74, Choice to Gem Unc.; 1995, £10, P-75a, Choice to Gem Unc.; and current issue 2008, £5, £10 and £20 notes, P-P-83, 84 abnd 85, all CU to Gem Unc., very attractive high grade group of Northern Ireland banknotes.

Lot of 3 notes. Belfast, Northern Ireland, Includes 1994, £10, P-132a, Choice to Gem AU, Low S/N AB 000727;, 1998 £10, P-136a, Choice to Gem Unc.; and 1998, £20, P-137a, Choice to Gem Unc., very attractive high grade group of Northern Ireland banknotes, TDLR.

Lot of 5 notes. Belfast, Northern Ireland, Includes 1976, £1, P-187c, Ervin sig., Choice to Gem Unc.; 1982 £5, P-188d, Ervin sig., Choice to Gem Unc.; 1998, £10, P-189f, Torrens Sig., AU to AU+; 1990, £5, P-193b, Choice to Gem Unc.; and, 1996, £20, P-195c, Unc. to CU; another very attractive high grade group of Northern Ireland banknotes.

Lot of 4 notes. Belfast, Northern Ireland, Includes 1999, £10, P-198b, Price sig., Choice to Gem AU.; 2004, £10, P-205, Price sig., Gem Unc.; 1997, £20, P-199a, Savage sig., Choice Unc.; and 1999, Commemorative Polymer note, £5, P-203a., Prefix ÒMMÓ, Gem Unc. another very attractive high grade group of Northern Ireland banknotes.

Lot of 3 notes. Belfast, Northern Ireland, Includes Provincial Bank, 1977, £1, P-247a, Choice Unc.; Allied Irish Banks, 1982, £1, P-1a, Choice Unc.; and 1984 £10, P-3b, Unc. to CU, very attractive high grade group of Northern Ireland banknotes, TDLR.

Lot of 4 notes. Belfast, Northern Ireland, Includes, 2001, £5, P-335c, Choice to Gem Unc.; 1997, £10, P-336a, Choice to Gem Unc.; 1999, £20, P-337b, Choice to Gem Unc.; and 2006 Commemorative with George Best, £5, P-339, Choice to Gem Unc.; 1982, £1, P-1a, Choice Unc.; and 1984 £10, P-3b, Unc. to CU, very attractive high grade group of Northern Ireland banknotes, TDLR.

Lot of 5 banknotes, Azerbaijan, 1920-21 dated issues, includes 1920, 1000 Rubles, P-S711, AU; 1921, 5000 Rubles, P-S713, AU; 1921, 10,000 Rubles, P-S714, AU; 1921, 25,000 Rubles, P-S715, Fine+ with minor edge faults on left border; 1921, 50,000 Rubles, P-S716, VF condition, attractive group of Azerbaijan banknotes.

Saudi Arabia, 1961 and 1968 ND Issue. Includes 10 Riyals, P-8a, in Fine to VF with 8 small punch cancels; 1 Riyal, P-11, Fine to VF. The cancels may or may not be official cancellations.

Straits Settlements, 14th October 1919, 10 cents, P-8b Issued banknote, red on green back green, Payable in Singapore, Choice XF-AU, very attractive for issue. TDLR.

Straits Settlements, 1st January 1935, $5, P-17b Issued banknote, Violet on m/c on face, King George V on right, tiger on back, Payable in Singapore, VF Condition, S/N B/83 05896, very attractive for issue. BWC.

Lot of 2 notes, Turkey, AH 1277 (1861), both are 20 Kurush, P-36 Issued banknotes, black on gold underprint, One would grade XF with rounded corner and a small 1/3rd inch tear on the upper right side, the second would grade Fine with edge faults but there is a 1 inch piece of margin missing that does not touch the design on the right middle, still scarce early pair of Turkey banknotes.

Turkey, AH 1277 (1861), 20 Kurush, P-36 Issued banknote, black on gold underprint, AU condition with a small 1/3rd inch tear on the right middle border that is difficult to see, still scarce early Turkey banknote. Also included is a 1928 menu from the Hotel-Restaurant M. Tokatlian - Constantinople in French and Turkish, the menu offerings look very appetizing.

Lot of 2 notes, Turkey, AH 1277 (1861), both are 100 Kurush, P-41 Issued banknotes, possibly a color variation, listed with gray underprint, these notes have brownish-red underprint with dark brown printing, The notes grade Fine with edge faults , small edge splits and toning for one and the second would have graded a nice VF to XF but there is a 1.2 inch piece of margin missing that does not touch the design, still scarce early pair of Turkey banknotes.

Venezuela, 1966, 5 Bolivares, P-49 Commemorative Issue, Proof of complete back with central map, printed in blue. Printed on india paper on large white card. Plate # 107931. One of 2 complete back proofs found in the archive. Choice to Gem uncirculated. ABNC.

Venezuela, 1980, 20 Bolivares, P-52 Unlisted Progress, Proof of partially engraved face printed on india paper on large card. Complete border and text but missing under tints and lower engraved signature block areas. complete back with central map, printed in blue. Dated on lower right Ò9/17/71Ó. Printed on india paper on large white card. Plate # 11239. Unique proof found in the archive. Choice to Gem uncirculated. ABNC.

Venezuela, 1980, Lot of 3 pieces. Includes 10 Bolivares, P-57, Unlisted Progress Proof Issue, Proof of complete back officers on horseback center right, printed in purple without background engraved on the plate, only the horses with officers and title. Printed on india paper on large white card. Top margin has ÒFIRST PROOF - Sep 23 1980 - Picture Engraving Dept.Ó, also included is a large die proof of Venezuela Arms located on the left side of the note with similar text on top of proof. A photo of the model is also included. Uncirculated. ABNC. Rare if not unique Venezuela banknote production material. ABNC.

Lot of 14 notes. Beira, Mozambique, 1934, 5 Libras, P-R32, 14 issued banknotes, grades between VG to VF, Attractive with minimal edge faults. BWC.

Gorinchem, Netherlands, ND 1795, 6 3/4 Stuiver (15 Sous), P-B48, Lot of 2 pieces, one is the Unissued Recepisse and the second a matching French Assignat, Black on thick paper, 4.4 by 4.2 inches, No S/N, Choice AU to Uncirculated. Listed as Rare in SCWPM. Another early Netherlands rarity and first time seen by us.

Enkhuizen, Netherlands, May 15th, 1795, 4 1/2 Stuiver, P-B40, Lot of 2 pieces, one is the Recepisse and the second a matching French Assignat, Black on thick paper, 3.5 by 2.5 inches, S/N 2903, ornate signature, Choice VF to XF with one light vertical fold from AU condition. Listed as Rare in SCWPM with fewer then 20 reported.

Netherlands, 1982, 50 Gulden, P-96s, Unlisted specimen banknote, Orange, green and yellow, Sunflower with bee on face, S/N 0000000000, lower left corner has small print ÒSPECIMEN No. 0161Ó, PMG graded About Uncirculated 55 EPQ, very attractive note that is rarely if ever seen as a specimen.

New Caledonia (Noumea). ND (ca.1963), 1000 Francs, P-43d, unpriced specimen. Multi-color with woman sitting on right, back with man and woman with boat in background. Specimen overprint ÒNo.0164Ó, Ò000Ó Serial numbers and pin-punch Specimen on right border, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 - EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)Ó. Rare note in high grade and very attractive.

New Zealand, ND (ca.1967-81). P-166s. $10. Unlisted specimen with Hardie signature. Specimen banknote. Red Specimen overprint, ÒA000000Ó serial numbers, POC's. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 with notation of ink annotations on back, Queen Elizabeth II at right facing left, TDLR. Rare banknote as specimen.

New Zealand, ND (1992), $20, P-179s, Specimen banknote, Queen Elizabeth in middle, back with New Zealand falcon, Signature of D.T.Brash, S/N AA000000, Red SPECIMEN overprint, lower left border has small red SPECIMEN No. 88, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality), Superb note that is possibly being offered as a specimen for the first time publically. TDLR.

Nicaragua, 1962, 500 Cordobas, Ser.A, P-113s, Specimen banknote, black on green and m/c, Dario top middle, Specimen overprints and POC's, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, exceptional condition for this scarce note that will be difficult to improve upon. ABNC.

Nicaragua, 1962, 1000 Cordobas, Ser .A, P-114s, Specimen banknote, brown on m/c, Somoza on top middle, Specimen overprints and POC's, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, exceptional condition for this high value note that will be difficult to improve upon. ABNC.

Oman, 1992, 50 Rials, P-30b, issued banknote, olive brown, blue and dark brown on m/c, Sultan on right, Lovely well centered note that appears CU but unfortunately some rough handling relegated this note to AU, S/N B/4 995574, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ, scarce and attractive note.

Jerusalem, Palestine, 20th April, 1939, 1 Palestine Pound, P-7c, Black on green and yellow, S/N X385969, Signatures of Ezechielk, Caulutt and Downie, PMG graded Very Fine 25. Attractive note with no significant noted problems except there are 3 very nice sharp corners and the UL slightly rounded. A premium example for the grade. TDLR.

Panama, 1941, 1 Balboa, P-22a, Issued banknote, S/N 1708053, PMG graded Very Fine 30. Large even margins and sharp corners only enhance the appearance of the superior example for the grade, Hamilton BNC.

Panama, 1940, Six Hamilton Bank Note Co. proofs for coupons (3), title caption (2) and body text, all on india paper, XF to Unc. condition.

Asuncion, Paraguay, January 1, 1886, 2 Pesos Fuertes, P-S146, Unlisted Face proof, no back, printed in black on green underprint on india on thin card cut down to banknote size, Locomotive with town in background, Uncirculated to CU condition, extremely rare note in any form and unpriced in SCWPM. Rarely seen at auction. ABNC.

Asuncion, Paraguay, January 1, 1886, 20 Pesos Fuertes, P-S149, Unlisted Face proof, no back, printed in black on lilac underprint on india on thin card cut down to banknote size, woman on right with harbor scene at middle and left, CU condition with a few light toning spots that keeps this lovely note from Gem, extremely rare note in any form and unpriced in SCWPM. Rarely seen at auction. ABNC.

Asuncion, Paraguay, January 1, 1886, 50 Pesos Fuertes, P-S150, Unlisted Face and back proofs, printed in black on green and red underprint on india on thin large card for the front and cut down to banknote size for the back, the back is orange-red, allegorical seated woman with globe and urn on right, Paraguay arms at center and man at left, Uncirculated to CU+ condition, extremely rare note in any form and unpriced in SCWPM. Rarely seen at auction. ABNC.

Asuncion, Paraguay, January 1, 1886, 100 Pesos Fuertes, P-S151P, Face and back proofs, printed in black on orange and blue underprint on india on thin large margined card on three sides and cut down to banknote size for the back, the back is blue, Standing Liberty and eagle at left, Paraguay arms in middle and Gen. Caballero at right, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition with the close margin on bottom keeping this amazing note from Gem Unc., extremely rare note in any form. Rarely seen at auction. ABNC.

Asuncion, Paraguay, January 1, 1886, 200 Pesos Fuertes, P-S152, Face Proof, no back, printed in black on green and red underprint on india on thin card with large margins, Genl. Escobar at left, dramatic Wild black and white horses with cows in water in background in middle, Paraguay arms at right, Gem Uncirculated condition , extremely rare note in any form. Rarely seen at auction. ABNC.

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Lima, Peru, March 31, 1874, 10 Soles, Serie B, P-Unlisted, Issued and cancelled, Black on brown underprint, Reclining allegorical woman on bales on barrels with train and ships in background, back with small 60 interest coupons, 7 with ÒPagadoÓ overprinted on them, 7 x 3 1/8 inches, POC's at signature blocks, S/N 3551, PMG graded Very Fine 25, Rare if not unique Interest Bearing banknote. Listed in middle as ÒUna Accion de a Diaz SolesÓ. PMG gave this the catalog designation ÒPick# SUNL 10aÓ, NBNC. A trophy note for the Peru specialist and very possibly the only opportunity to purchase it. First time offered publicly.

Poland, 1919 (1924), 5000 Zlotych, P-60, ÒWZORÓ and ÒBez wartosciÓ overprints in red. Green on m/c, Kosciuszko portrait at lower left, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, very attractive and popular note only issued as specimen.

Lisboa, Portugal, May 30, 1961, 1000 Escudos, P-166, Issued banknote, purple on m/c, Queen at right, arms in middle bottom, S/N 79 - EC 08852, PMG graded Very Fine 30, scarce and attractive note that appears higher grade then indicated with bright colors, large even margins and sharp corners, BWC (no imprint).

Lisboa, Portugal, May 23, 1991, 2000 Escudos, P-186as, Unlisted Specimen, Brown on blue and m/c, Bartolomeu Dias on left, Arms in middle with sextant or surveyors instrument, S/N 1000000000 - 0500, Pin punch SEM VALOR, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ, Rare note as specimen.

San Juan, Puerto Rico, ND (1889), 5 Pesos, P-14s, Unlisted Specimen, Series B, S/N 00000, Black on brown and yellow underprint, seated child painting on right, Paschal lamb on left, back brown with arms at right, Specimen overprints, POC's, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ, extremely attractive and rare note. ABNC.

Rhodesia & Nyasaland, 4th, January 1961, 1 Pound, P-21b, Issued banknote, Richards signature, green on m/c with Queen Elizabeth on right, back green and m/c, PMG graded Ò35 Choice Very FineÓ, at first glance, the note appears XF with large margins, great colors and no distracting marks and is only one very light fold for true XF. Attractive note for the grade. BWC.

Russia, 1894, 10 Rubles, P-A58sf, Specimen Banknote, OBRASETZ pin punch overprint, Red on m/c, back blank, PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ, it appears uncirculated but there are a few internal bends due to careless handling, still exceptional note for the condition.

Russia, 1917, 1000 Rubles, P-37, Issued banknotes, Lot of 41 banknotes, Dark brown on green underprint, All grade between VG to VF condition. Attractive group for grade. (41)

Russia, 1917, 1000 Rubles, P-37, Issued banknotes, Lot of 50 banknotes, Dark brown on green underprint, All grade between VG to VF condition. Attractive group for grade. (50)

1923 (1924) Issue. 10,000 Rubles, P-181, lilac on green underprint with view of Kremlin, The second of two different signature varieties being offered in this auction of the 10 varieties that are known. PMG graded Ò62 UncirculatedÓ. A superior example of this note with the notation of ÒAdhesiveÓ found on the left margin from previous mounting, still exceptional appearance for grade. S/N YY=10068

Russia, 1925, 5 Rubles, P-190, Issued banknote, dark blue with arms in center flanked by worker on left and denomination on right, , back dark blue and m/c, Otrezov signature, S/N CB489876, PMG graded Ò53 About Uncirculated - EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)Ó. High grade for this issue. Scarce note.

Russia, August 15, 1918, 500 Rubles, P-S128a, Issued banknote, Black on green underprint, dark green serial numbers, S/N 363137, Choice VF condition. Scarce note in this higher grade.

Russia, 1918, 5%, 500 Rubles, P-S128, Issued and uncancelled, black text on light blue underprint, Choice VF to XF condition, very light toning spots on bottom right. Attractive and scarce note.

Russia and London. Datelined London, February 12th, 1918. 500,000 Pounds, P-Unlisted. Specimen Treasury Bill from the Russian Government to either another government or entity. Text states On 11th, February 1919 (without days of grace) the Russian Government promises to pay to________________or order against surrender of this Treasury Bill the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Pounds for value received....London, 12th February 1918, By Delegation of the Ambassador Of Russia In London. Payable at Mess.rs Baring Brothers & Co. Limited, London. Ornate counterfoil engraving on left with Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. imprint. Serial #01 to #60. Archival notation with date March 13, 1918 on top. AU to uncirculated condition with POC's. Rare specimen of high denomination Treasury Bill printed by BW&C.

Russia, ND (ca.1917-18), ÒLibertyÓ flanked by allegorical figures images above issuer and terms of bond, die number at top, AU condition, ABNC.

Scotland, 1804 (Printed date), 1 Guinea (£1 and 1 Shilling), P-Unlisted, Issued, Signed by John Stott, S/N 18/316, Good+ to VG with minor edge faults, a small central hole and toning due to handling. Kirkwood & Son.

Scotland, 1805 (Partially handwritten date), 1 Guinea (£1 and 1 Shilling), P-Unlisted, Issued, Signed by John Stott, S/N 5/311, VG to VG+ with a small hole in the center due to strong folds but the note appears in excellent condition for the grade. Kirkwood & Son.

Singapore, ND (1999), $10,000, P-44s KNB42c, Specimen banknote, Light brown and m/c with gold foil hologram on top left middle, portrait of Yusof bin Ishak on right, back with technology vignette of computer chip research, red SPECIMEN overprint, S/N 8PN000321, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, amazing grade in any issue. Attractive banknote.

Pretoria, South Africa, ND (1961-65), 1 Rand, P-103ct Unlisted Color Trial Specimen, Purple on m/c instead of issued rust-brown on m/c, Portrait of Jan van Riebeeck at left, Specimen overprints, POC's, No signature, S/N A/43 000000, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, Rare note as trial color in superb condition that will be difficult to improve upon.

Natal, South Africa, 1862, £5, P-S432, Issued banknote, small cow with letters on bales CBN, S/N 072, Extremely attractive with intact margins, sharp corners and light toning on upper right from teller handling, Printed by Saul Solomon & Co., early Cape Town banknote printer, rarely seen in any grade and this note would grade Fine+ to Choice Fine with no pin holes. Very rare low number South African rarity.

Spain, 1902, 50 Pesetas, P-52 Unlisted front proof, black on white, Diego Velaquez at left, AU to Uncirculated; rare proof of extremely rare note.

Madrid, Spain, 22nd July 1935, 50 Pesetas, P-88ct2, Printed in black on red instead of issued black on purple, Cajal on right, allegorical column statues on left and right, back blue and m/c, PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35. Rare color trial. TDLR.

1968. 25 Piastres, P-6cs, Unlisted Specimen banknote. Red on m/c underprint with soldiers in formation on left, back red with soldier on camel in middle. Red ÒCancelledÓ overprints, black Ò000000Ó serial numbers and pin punch ÒspecimenÓ on all 4 corners. PMG graded Ò53 About Uncirculated - EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)Ó. Scarce and attractive banknote.

Suriname, ND (ca.1941-48), 100 Gulden, P-91p, Uniface front and back proofs printed on india paper on card stock, Notes appear Choice to Gem Uncirculated with lovely colors, strong embossing and fresh appearance. Rare high denomination note that is rarely seen issued. ABNC.

Suriname, ND (ca.1941-48), 102 x 100 mm, Dark blue on white paper, Proof vignette of Government Palace used on ABN printed banknotes, Imprint ÒGovernment House - De Surinaamsche Bank Special V-82422 - American Bank Note CoÓ, AU to CU condition, ABNC. Rare Security Printing Production Material.

Suriname, 1949, 25 Gulden, P-Unlisted with no similar design or title listed in SCWPM, 6 x 2.75 inches, face has photos of 5 different women in arc under title, back has text in middle, Dated September 15, 1949, banknote sized photographs of the proposed banknote, mounted on large manila card from ABN Archival files stating ÒNo Models Available, and additional information on LL corner ÒDe Bank Van SurinameÓ Order #23475 - 10/19/ (19)49Ó. Possibly the only evidence of this unissued and never produced banknote. ABNC.

Tonga, ND (1953 written on top margin in ink), 4 Shillings, P-9b Unlisted Specimen banknote, Brown on m/c, arms in middle, palm trees on left and right, back brown, Pin punch CANCELLED, S/N C/1 00000, Archival notations on top margin Ò1203/1Ó, Ò4-5-53Ó and Ò258A10Ó, mounting remnants on left back margin, there is a vertical fold on the right 1/3rd of the note thus an AU condition designation. Rare as specimen and this is the scarcer earlier issue. TDLR.

Tonga, ND (1951 written on top margin in ink), 10 Shillings, P-10b Unlisted Specimen banknote, Green on m/c underprint, arms in middle, palm trees on left and right, back green, Pin punch CANCELLED, S/N B/1 00000, Archival notations on top margin ÒSO766 - 111011Ó, Ò18-10-51Ó and Ò259B/8Ó, the note appears CU but rough archival handling and internal bends on the right margin and faint fold on the upper left corner leaves this lovely, crisp and brightly colored note a Choice to Gem XF to AU, rare as specimen and this is the scarcer earlier issue. TDLR.

Tonga, ND (1950 written on top margin in ink), 1 Pound, P-11 Unlisted earlier date and also Specimen banknote, Red on m/c underprint, arms in middle, palm trees on left and right, back red, Pin punch CANCELLED, S/N B/1 00000, Archival notations on top margin ÒSO68Ó, Ò4-8-50Ó, Ò1035/1Ó and Ò260P/19Ó, the note appears Uncirculated but the left margin has a faint fold leaving this attractive and brightly colored note a AU, rare as specimen and this is the scarcer earlier issue. TDLR.

Port of Spain, Trinidad. 1938. $20 Trinidad Dollars = 4 pound/3 Shllgs/4 pence. P-S152 Unlisted face and back Proofs with large margins. Uncirculated to CU condition. Sugar cane on wagon at center on light red under tint. ABNC. Rare note in any form.

Turkey, 1930, 50 Lira, P-142As, Specimen banknote, S/N 00000, Series E1, POC's, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality). Exceptional note in high condition. ABNC.

Turkey, 1948, 10 Lira, Seri A1, P-148s, Specimen banknote, Light brown on m/c, Red Specimen overprints in Turkish, POC's and Ò00000Ó serial numbers. PMG graded Superb Gem Unc. 67 EPQ, this will be a difficult if not impossible note to upgrade, ABNC.

Turkey, 1948, 50 Lira, Seri E1, P-142As, Specimen banknote, Purple on m/c, Red Specimen overprints in Turkish, POC's and Ò00000Ó serial numbers. PMG graded Gem Unc. 66 EPQ, ABNC.

Turkey, 19xx (ca. 1910-20), 4-page engraved letter for with front page basic terms (in French), pg 2-3 for transaction details (French and some English) and back page ornate lathe work design. Specimen overprint, VF condition, Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co.

Uruguay, 188x (Proprietary proof reprinted by ABNC in the 1960-70's). 100 Pesos, P-S214p, Cow at left, Vaqueros with cows at right, Plate # C261 on top excess margin, Cross hatching on at sides, Black on large thin card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. Rare note in any condition or format. ABNC.

Montevideo, Uruguay, 187x (1870's), 100 Pesos, P-S241r given by PMG to this note that was not previously listed in the SCWPM. The normal remainder has no date in the dateline, this note is similar to the 1870's issue with 187x but this series formally only went up to the 20 Pesos, a 100 Pesos was not previously known, Black on light green with Columbus on left, running naked boy on right with rope, back m/c with cameo medallions, Counterfoil on left still attached, PMG graded About Uncirculated 53 EPQ, BW&C.

Montevideo, Uruguay, July 1st, 1865, 50 Pesos, P-S278r given by PMG to this note that was not previously listed in the SCWPM, the 20 and 100 Pesos were listed but the 50 Pesos was left out. Portrait of V. Maua on top middle, black on brown and light green underprint, S/N 019850, PMG graded Good 4 NET due to pieces missing from the bottom and lower right, counterfoil attached to left, still very attractive and this is very possibly the only one that exists. BW&C.

Venezuela, 1986-95. 10 Bolivares. P-61pef, Uniface front ÒPrinters EssayÓ, No under tint and back is blank. Purple, portrait of Bolivar on left and Sucre on right. Printed on banknote paper with security threads and security strip. PMG graded Ò66 Gem Uncirculated - EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality)Ó, rare Venezuela production proof item in amazing grade. ABNC.

Caracas, Venezuela, 20 Bolivares, Ser.J, P-S158, Unlisted Specimen, Black on green and yellow underprint, cherub on lower right and allegorical ÒLibertyÓ facing forward on left, back green with arms of bank in center, Red Specimen overprints, POC's and Ò00000Ó serial numbers, PMG graded Superb Gem Unc 67 EPQ, Unpriced in SCWPM. Extremely rare note that is rarely seen in any form and has rarely come to auction, this note will be hard to improve upon. ABNC.

Maracaibo. 19xx (ca.1925-35). 10 Bolivares. P-S226 Unlisted Proof. Capital B 2,500,000, Face and back proofs printed on india paper on large white card. Possible Color Trial, Listed as Black on purple in SCWPM and this note is black on green, red and m/c, Allegorical woman holding ship on right, man on left and Arms in middle. Black on green and m/c under tint and back is brown. Unc. to CU condition. Scarce note. ABNC.

Viet Nam-South, ND (1962), 20 Dong. P-6s, specimen banknote, Brown face with ox cart on left and back with woman digging, ÒGIAY MAUÓ overprints on face and back, 00000 serial numbers. SBNC. PMG graded Ò66 Gem Uncirculated, EPQÓ. Rare note in high condition. SBNC.

Viet Nam-South, ND (1956), 50 Dong. P-7s, specimen banknote, Purple face with man with ox on left and back with raking rice, ÒGIAY MAUÓ overprints on face and back, 00000 serial numbers. SBNC. PMG graded Ò66 Gem Uncirculated, EPQÓ. Rare note in high condition. SBNC.

Yugoslavia, 1919. 80 Kronen on 20 Dinara, P-18, issued banknote. Fine+ with very small nick due to strong paper fold on bottom middle margin. Attractive with great colors and with minimal detracting marks. Very collectible example of this very scarce note.

Lot of 2 notes, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Includes one dated 1875 and the second 1876, both are 5 Pesos, P-S161, Red, Arms at center, Hand written date, Uniface, grade ranges from AU to Uncirculated. Bond of the Public Debt rarely found in this high of grade.

Mississippi and France, 1720, 10 Livres, P-A20a, Printed on watermarked ÒBillet de BanqueÓ laid paper, no signatures as usual, 160 by 90 mm, Uniface, typeset text, embossed bank seal on lower middle, S/N 1826901. Vertically folded with rough right border and toning top left corner and unfortunately a very small hole in the top middle due to strong vertical centerfold, thus Choice Fine to VF instead of XF. Scarce denomination.

Mississippi and France, 1720, 10 Livres, P-A20a, Printed on watermarked ÒBillet de BanqueÓ laid paper, no signatures as usual, 150 by 85 mm, Uniface, typeset text, embossed bank seal on lower middle, S/N 262548. Vertically folded with rough right border and toning top left corner and unfortunately a very small hole in the top middle due to strong vertical centerfold, thus Fine to Choice Fine with small hole middle left margin. Scarce denomination. Historic banknote.

Massachusetts, January 1st, 1780. 261 Pounds 18/-0 6p, 6% Treasury Commodity Loan Certificate. No.685. Signed by Dawes and Cranch as Committee. Signed by Gardner as Treasurer. Printed on watermarked laid paper. 260mm by 125mm. Ornate border frame, left end indent. Plain title upper right. Imprint inside lower right border. Lengthy obligation, with commodities specified in the text. Faint embossed blind stamp. Issued for 261 Pounds 18/ 6 Pence. On or before March 1st, 1785. Anderson/Smythe MA-20. Rarity-6. Interesting loan for Continental Line soldierÕs pay towards the ends of the war. About Very Fine. Excellent paper with several vertical folds. Vertical endorsements

Eufaula, AL. 1860 (ca. 1960-70), $1-$1-$2, AL-15-G2a-G2a-G4a, Modern Proprietary proof printed in black on red underprint on thin white card, back blank, $1 with cotton boll, man and child at dock and screaming eagle, pp A and pp B; the $2 with Calhoun on LL, young woman with bird on LR and eagle and shield with Native American woman, pp A, all are Choice to Gem Uncirculated, ABN. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Eufaula, AL. 1860 (ca. 1960-70), $1-$2, AL-15-G2a-G4a, Modern Proprietary proof printed in black on red underprint on thin white card, back blank, $1 with cotton boll, man and child at dock and screaming eagle, pp B; the $2 with Calhoun on LL, young woman with bird on LR and eagle and shield with Native American woman, pp A, both are Choice to Gem Uncirculated, ABN. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Eufaula, AL. 1860 (ca. 1960-70), $1, AL-15-G2a, Modern Proprietary proof printed in black on red underprint on thin white card, back blank, with cotton boll, man and child at dock and screaming eagle, pp A; Choice to Gem Uncirculated, ABN. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Eufaula, AL. 1860 (ca. 1960-70), $3, AL-15-G6a, Modern Proprietary proof printed in black on red underprint on thin white card, back blank with blue COPY written on it, with slave holding basket of cotton on LL, Franklin on LR and Sweet potato dinner in middle top, pp A; Choice to Gem Uncirculated, ABN. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Mobile, Alabama, 18xx (ca.1830's), $5, Plate D, AL-45-Unlisted Design, Not listed in the census, Proof banknote, Banknote printed in black on india paper, Topless Allegorical woman seated with large cornucopia with gryphon, men handing her small cornucopia of coins on top middle, small sailing ship bottom middle, POC's, Small areas of glue staining from previous mounting on sides and lower left corners, AU to Uncirculated condition, Rawdon, Wright & Hatch, New York imprint. (Silver City Collection, Part 2)

Montgomery, Alabama, 1862, $2, Issued obsolete banknote, black on red underprint, Small steamship in middle, red counterfoil on left, S.N 775, VG to VG+ with small reinforcement on top right back margin, scarce and attractive note.

Montgomery, Alabama, 1862, $3, Issued obsolete banknote, black on red underprint, Small plow, rake, and shovel with sheaves in middle, counterfoil on left with locomotive, S.N 644, VG+ to almost Fine with a couple of small stains on the top margin, scarce and attractive note.

Selma, Alabama, 1858, $100, issued obsolete banknote, Black with no underprint, portrait of man on left, sailors with ship in background on LR, S/N 1146, Scarce and attractive obsolete banknote. TCC.

Batesville, Arkansas, 18xx (ca.1830's), $10, Plate B, AR-10-G122, Unlisted in Census, Proof banknote, black on india paper on thin white card with 3 jumbo margins on top and sides and normal margin on bottom, Woman on horseback top right, young woman in water on right and farm women resting on left with small steamboat on bottom, Au to Uncirculated with light wrinkles on the edges due to glue, No.5 written on the lower left signature block, POC's, Rawdon, Wright & Hatch, New York imprint. (Silver City Collection, Part 2)

Fort Smith City, Arkansas, January 9, 1862, 50 cents, Issued obsolete scrip note, Black on light brown paper, no vignette, S/N 372, red diagonal overprint ÒM. Mayers & Brother (Pharmacists?)Ó, Redeemed by J.M. Smoot, Denton, Texas on bottom in small letters, VG to VG+ with small edge faults and chips but printed on very thin paper with a few pin hole size faults where paper was folded vertically and horizontally, rare note in any condition.

Little Rock, AR. 1855 (ca. 1960-70), $50, Unlisted Haxby, Modern Proprietary proof printed in black on thin white card, back blank, with Native Americans on LL, Standing Liberty and eagle on LR and miners in middle top, pp A; Choice to Gem Uncirculated, DW. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Little Rock, Arkansas, 187x, $10, P-S239b, Punched and hole cancelled unissued, Black on brown, slaves with mules and cotton bales on wagon, Standing Liberty on left, S/N 47300 NEW SERIES, VG to Choice VG condition, NBNC.

San Francisco, California, 18xx (originally printed in 1840-50's, this note is ca.1960-70's), 75 cents Payable in Gold Dust, Unlisted in Haxby, Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ. Standing woman pouring beverage into cup on left, George Washington at center, ÒWill pay 75 cents on demand to the bearer in gold dustÓ, Black printing without underprint, printed on thin white card cut down to banknote size, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, extremely rare note that is missing from most collections, even though it is an official archival reprint, this is about as close as any collector will ever come to owning the real thing, Gavit & Co., Albany. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Norwich, Connecticut, 18xx (ca. 1830-40's), $5, (CT-360- Unlisted Series), Black on india paper, Native American aiming bow at top left, early locomotive pulling passenger cars in middle and statue of George Washington at top right, small horse at bottom, ÒWill pay ÉÉ.on demand at the Bank of New YorkÓ. Signature block have ink lines through them, Uncirculated with very light foxing. Rare note in any condition. RWHE. (Ex Smythe & Co., Auction 247, Mar. 23, 2005, Lot #4043, sold for $920)

Norwich, CT. 186x (ca. 1960-70), $2-$5, CT-375-G18-G22, Modern Proprietary proof printed in black on tan underprint on thin white card, back blank, $2 Unlisted with JDW-ABN Imprints, it is listed only with TCC-ABN imprint; Native American on left, water nymphs and cherub in middle top, Justice on LR, pp A; the $5 is unlisted in Haxby, cattle on top left middle, Justice right middle and Native American Princess on LR, pp A, the top is Choice and the bottom Choice to Gem Uncirculated, JDW-ABN. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware, 18xx (ca. 1850-60's), $1, DE-50-G2a, Black and white proprietary proof, listed only with red protector, pioneer outdoorsman with rifle and dog on left, sailing ships in harbor scene on middle and right, Choice to Gem Uncirculated, ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware, 18xx (ca. 1850-60's), $2-$5, DE-50-G4a-G8a, Black and white proprietary proof uncut sheet of 2, the $2 note with harvesting corn scene, boat with sail and sailor, the $5 note with seated woman by seashore with anchor and numeral 5 and Washington on horseback on top, both are Choice to Gem Uncirculated, ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Jacksonville, Florida, $5, 18xx (printed originally in the 1850-60's, this sheet is ca.1960-70's), FL-30-G2b, Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, locomotive on LL, State seal on LR, large cotton boll in middle. Black printing with red underprint, printed on thin white card with large margin and plate imprint on top ÒBK. of St. Johns, Florida, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition but evidently the plate had either rust or small dents which has shown up as spots of extra red on the paper, still attractive and rare proof. ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Jacksonville, Florida, 18xx (printed originally in the 1850-60's, this sheet is ca.1960-70's), $10-$20, FL-30-G4b; G6b, Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, The $10 has Native American on LL and hunter shooting stag on top middle with State seal on LR, the $20 has young women on LL and LR with state seal on top left and steamboat in middle, Black printing with red underprint, printed on thin white card with 3 large margins, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition but evidently the plate had either rust or small dents which has shown up as spots of extra red on the paper, still attractive and rare proof sheet935248. ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Tallahassee, FL, 1861, $100, Cr. 2, Issued banknote, Black on light tan paper, S/N 3627, pp H, Attractive note with seated allegorical woman sheaves and scythe in middle, back blank, PCGS graded Very Fine 20. Hoyer & Ludwig.

Tallahassee, Florida, Uncut sheet of 4 notes, 18xx (originally printed in 1843-44, these are ca.1960-70's), $1-$2-$3-$4, (FL-65-G20; G22; G23; G24), Revived Bank Issues Payable at the Office of D.S. Kennedy in New York (1843-44), Unlisted Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, The $1 note has reclining cherub on left and in numeral ones flanking central vignette of allegorical woman with Mercury and Gryphon; The $2 note has seated ÒProsperityÓ in middle, cameo on left and standing allegorical woman in numeral on right; The $3 note has 2 note has seated allegorical woman with cornucopia in middle, cameo on left and standing allegorical woman in numeral on right; and the $4 note has small locomotive over bridge on left, sailing ship on right and frontiersman and reaper with arms in middle, Black printing with no underprint printed on thin white card, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 55. RWH. This is the only uncut sheet from this bank found in the archive. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Augusta, Georgia, 181x (ca.1814-1819), $5, Unlisted, Seated allegorical woman on bales and barrels on top center, patriotic shield bottom middle, S/N 10, one very small thin on the left side of the note and one miniscule ink burn are the only detracting factors for this Fine to Fine+ condition scarce early Georgia note. Kneass, Young & Co., Philad., Kneass, the printer of this note was the second U.S. Mint engraver from 1824 to 1840.

Brunswick, Georgia, Uncut sheet of 4 notes, 18xx (originally printed in 1850-60's, these are ca.1960-70's), $1-$2-$3-$5, (Haxby Unlisted), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, The $1 note has train at station middle top and left with cotton boll LR; the $2 note has sailing ships in rough water in middle with Georgia Arms LL and seated reaper LR; the $3 note has happy sailor at left, workers harvesting tree sap with man on horseback top center and wide eyed horse on LR; the $5 note has impressive steamship in middle, allegorical plenty with cornucopia on LR and standing young girl or cherub on pedestal on left, Black printing with green border and underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Rare as uncut sheet. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Brunswick, Georgia, Uncut sheet of 4 notes, 18xx (originally printed in 1850-60's, these are ca.1960-70's), $1-$2-$3-$5, (Haxby Unlisted), Printed without green border and underprint, only black printing of vignettes, titles and text, Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, Black printing without border or underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Rare as uncut sheet. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Brunswick, Georgia, Uncut sheet of 4 notes, 18xx (originally printed in 1850-60's, these are ca.1960-70's), $1-$2-$3-$5, (Haxby Unlisted), Printed without green border and underprint, only black printing of vignettes, titles and text, Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, Black printing without border or underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Rare as uncut sheet. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Cahutah, Georgia, 1863, 50 cents, Unlisted, Unissued scrip note, 3.75 by 2.8 inches, black on light brown paper, back blank, AU to Uncirculated but the top margin is cut into, scarce Georgia Confederate related note.

Columbus, Georgia, 1842, 50 cents, (GA-265?)unissued, cut close on margins that was reused in 1864 during the Civil War due to paper shortage for Mechanics S&L Association $5 Scrip note from Savannah, VG condition, scarce reuse of older note that is almost fully intact on back of 1864 note.

Columbus, Georgia, 1844, $1, Unissued, Issued banknote, ÒPayable in Gold or SilverÓ, Portrait of man on right and cameo Roman soldier with helmet and numeral 1 on top left, dog on bottom, There is a small hole due to ink burn of the signature and a couple of very small corner issues, but the note appears AU to Uncirculated, UBSH-DU.

Columbus, Georgia, 1846, $20, Issued banknote, sitting reaper with scythe, sheaves and cattle on top middle, cherub on left, red TWENTY protector, S/N 3463, pp A, Fine to Choice Fine condition, RWH.

Harris County, Georgia, Oct. 21, 1862, $2, Unlisted, Issued obsolete banknote, black on red underprint, dog by safe on top middle, woman with hat on left counterfoil, S/N 240, ÒBy order of the Justices of the Inferior Court...Ó, the note is very attractive but was printed on very thin and fragile paper with small pulls, small holes in a few places and very small separations, there are 2 small tape repairs on the back and small piece of the upper left corner missing. Scarce note in any condition.

Harris County, Georgia, Oct. 21, 1862, $5, Unlisted, Issued obsolete banknote, black on red underprint, dog by safe on top middle, woman with hat on left counterfoil, S/N 284, ÒBy order of the Justices of the Inferior Court...Ó, the note is very attractive but was printed on very thin and fragile paper but appears Fine to Choice Fine condition. Scarce note in any condition.

Jackson, Georgia, July 25th, 1862, $1, Unlisted, Issued obsolete Banknote, columns holding title ÒConstitutionÓ in middle, woman with harp on left, Black on red underprint, Issued, Good+ to almost VG with faults, a repair on the left and the note being remounted on thin backing paper, scarce note in any condition.

Jackson, Georgia, July 25th, 1862, 10 Cents, Unlisted, Issued obsolete scrip note, dog by safe in middle, globe LL and building LR, Black on red underprint, Unissued, there appears to be a light horizontal fold but it may be a preprinting paper inclusion, otherwise the note appears Choice XF to AU with nice large margins and a fresh crisp appearance, scarce note in high grade.

Jackson, Georgia, July 25th, 1862, 50 Cents, Unlisted, Issued obsolete scrip note, dog by safe in middle, globe LL and building LR, Black on red underprint, Unissued, there appears to be a small area on the upper right where there is a small pin hole from the thin paper pulling, otherwise the note appears Choice XF to AU with nice large margins and a fresh crisp appearance, scarce note in high grade.

Macon, Georgia, 18xx (ca.1820's), $5, (GA-195-G18), Issued obsolete banknote, Medallions on left and right with cameo portraits, circular cameo with coin appearance in middle flanked by 2 small allegorical women, VG to VG+ with no pin holes or obvious edge faults, DUBS.

Monticello, Georgia, July 25th, 1862, 10 cents, Unlisted, Issued obsolete Banknote, Black on red underprint on thin and translucent onion skin type of paper, Dog resting with key in front of safe on top middle, small locomotive on LR and railroad car on LL, Signed but not Serial Number, repaired ink burn hole on the LL, otherwise note appears nice Choice AU to Uncirculated. Scarce note in this high grade. H.P. Hill & Co., Griffin, Ga.

Monticello, Georgia, July 25th, 1862, 15 cents, Unlisted, Issued obsolete Banknote, Black on red underprint on thin and translucent onion skin type of paper, Dog resting with key in front of safe on top middle, small locomotive on LR and railroad car on LL, Signed but not Serial Number, Unc. to Choice Uncirculated with a small internal hole due to naturally thin paper, not mechanically done and premium paper quality for the issue. Scarce note in this high grade. H.P. Hill & Co., Griffin, Ga. A twin of this note sold for $190 at Memphis Smythe sale in 2007.

Monticello, Georgia, July 25th, 1862, 25 cents, Unlisted, Issued obsolete Banknote, Black on red underprint on thin and translucent onion skin type of paper, Dog resting with key in front of safe on top middle, small locomotive on LR and railroad car on LL, Signed but not Serial Number, Unc. to Choice Uncirculated. Scarce note in this high grade. H.P. Hill & Co., Griffin, Ga.

Monticello, Georgia, July 25th, 1862, Lot of 2 notes, includes 50 cents and $1, Unlisted, Issued obsolete Banknotes, both are Black on red underprint on thin and translucent onion skin type of paper, the 50 cents note has a small fire engine pumper on top middle with trains on LL and LR; the $1 has Dog resting with key in front of safe on top middle and slave picking cotton with steamboat behind him on left, scarce in any condition.

Bloomington, Illinois. Lot of 4 notes (uncut sheet of 3), 18xx (ca.1960-70's), $1-2-3, (IL-60-G2a; IL-60-G4a; IL-60-G6a) Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $1 proof has a man with sack and 2 horses on the left, and portrait of man at right; the $2 note has farmer plowing on right with young girl in middle; the $3 has surveyors on left and oxen pulling wagon in middle, Notches on top and side margins for printing registration. Black printing with light tan underprint printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. TTC&C. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Bloomington, Illinois. Lot of 4 notes (uncut sheet of 4), 18xx (ca.1960-70's), $1-2-3-5, (IL-60-G2a; IL-60-G4a; IL-60-G6a; IL-60-G8a SENC) Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $1 proof has a man with sack and 2 horses on the left, and portrait of man at right; the $2 note has farmer plowing on right with girl in middle; the $3 has surveyors on left and oxen pulling wagon in middle; and the $5 note has men with boat and dogs with sled on lower left and man on lower right. Black printing without underprint printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. The $5 note is listed as ÒSENCÓ in Haxby. TC&C. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Chicago, Illinois, Uncut sheet of 4 notes, ND (originally printed ca. 1840-50's, these are ca.1960-70's), $1-$1-$3-$5, (Haxby Unlisted), Haxby has no mention of any notes from Chicago with this bank name or designs, evidently better than SENC, Modern ÒProprietary Proof SheetÓ, The $1 note has blacksmith putting on horse shoes on an unhappy horse with partner at the forge hammering, young ladys portrait to right and arm and hammer with anvil on LR, no registration seal is present on any of the denominations and was evidently going to be placed afterwards in a different color; the $3 note has masons laying brick in middle with what looks like a female blacksmith on the LR; the $5 note has blacksmith with hammer at left and men standing by railroad tracks in middle speaking, Black printing without underprint printed on thin white card, Appears Choice Uncirculated condition but the paper is wavy on the top and the bottom . ABNC. Rare and possibly unique sheet from the ABN Commemorative archive, Rare as uncut sheet. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Springfield, Illinois, 18xx (originally printed in 1830's, these are ca.1960-70's), 100, (IL-775-G20), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, Native American aiming bow and arrow at top left, standing allegorical woman with anchor on right with seated allegorical woman holding torch and book next to eagle with Washington's picture on its chest , 3 Large margins on sides and bottom but cut close on top, Black printing with no underprint printed on thin white card, The note would have been CU but evidently was folded horizontally sometime in the past so it would grade a strong AU 55. RWHE. This was the only one found in this group. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Springfield, Illinois, 18xx (originally printed in 1830's, these are ca.1960-70's), 100, (IL-775-UNL50PP), Unlisted, Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, reclining man by jug pouring water with water nymphs in background, standing allegorical woman on right with standing Justice on left with small portrait of George Washington, Black printing with no underprint printed on thin white card, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, This was the only one found in this group. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Waterloo, Illinois, Uncut sheet of 4 notes of central vignettes, titles and text missing underprints and borders, ND (originally printed ca. 1850-60's, these are ca.1960-70's), $1-$2-$3-$5, (All Haxby Unlisted as well as unlisted location ÒWaterlooÓ), Haxby has no mention of any notes from Waterloo or with ÒThe Mercantile BankÓ title or designs, evidently they are all Unknown notes, Modern ÒProprietary Proof SheetÓ, The $1 note has sailor on LR, young woman with bird on left of large red central numeral Ò1Ó and portrait of another young woman on right of numeral and state seal on LL; The $2 note has central Screaming Eagle with woman holding basket on head on UL and state seal on LR; The $3 note has man petting dog on LL, Seated allegorical plenty with cornucopia in middle flanked by two young girls, state seal LR; The $5 note has young girl holding piece of fruit on LR, Native Americans looking at lovely waterfall scene flanked by red numeral Ò5'sÓ with state seal on LL, Amazing color trial sheet in orange-brown, Black printing with red underprint printed on thin white card, PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58, the sheet could be cut and the notes would get a higher grade, but this was unique in the archive. ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Waterloo, Illinois, Uncut sheet of 4 notes, ND (originally printed ca. 1850-60's, these are ca.1960-70's), $1-$2-$3-$5, (All Haxby Unlisted as well as unlisted location ÒWaterlooÓ), Haxby has no mention of any notes from Waterloo or with ÒThe Mercantile BankÓ title or designs, evidently they are all Unknown notes, Modern ÒProprietary Proof SheetÓ, The $1 note has sailor on LR, young woman with bird on left of large red central numeral Ò1Ó and portrait of another young woman on right of numeral and state seal on LL; The $2 note has central Screaming Eagle with woman holding basket on head on UL and state seal on LR; The $3 note has man petting dog on LL, Seated allegorical plenty with cornucopia in middle flanked by two young girls, state seal LR; The $5 note has young girl holding piece of fruit on LR, Native Americans looking at lovely waterfall scene flanked by red numeral Ò5'sÓ with state seal on LL, Amazing sheet and in addition there is an error of being off register between the black portion and the red colored border and underprints approximately 1/4th of an inch too low for the underprint, Black printing with red underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Waterloo, Illinois, Uncut sheet of 4 notes, ND (originally printed ca. 1850-60's, these are ca.1960-70's), $5-$2-$1-$1, (IL-165-G10a; G6a; G2a; G2a), All are SENC in Haxby, Unlisted with only American Bank Note Company imprints, Haxby lists notes as TCC with ABNC monograms, these notes do not have TCC or monogram, only American Bank Note Company imprints, Modern ÒProprietary Proof SheetÓ, The $1 note has sailor with flag sitting on barrel and bales on left, sailing ships at dock with men rowing row boat on top center and state seal on LR; The $2 note has sailor and woman with flag on left, sailing ship in full sail on top center and state seal on LR; The $5 note has 3 allegorical women on left and impressive steamboat and sailing ships on top center and state seal on LR, Black printing without border and underprint printed on thin white card, Uncirculated condition with wavy paper. ABNC. Rare as uncut sheet. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Waterloo, Illinois, Uncut sheet of 4 notes, ND (originally printed ca. 1864, these are ca.1960-70's), $10-$1-$3-$5, (IL-165-G14a; G4a; G8a; G12a), All are SENC in Haxby, Unlisted with only American Bank Note Company imprints, Haxby lists the notes with only RWH&E imprint or with RWH&E imprint plus ABNC monograms, these notes do not have RWH&E or monogram, only American Bank Note Company imprints, Modern ÒProprietary Proof SheetÓ, The $1 note has state die, sea god and goddess, steamship on left, locomotive on top center and standing Liberty with spear on LR; The $3 note has Neptune, woman and seahorses on top center, state die top left, young woman on right and woman standing in oval with all the states names on border on left; The $5 note has 2 allegorical women on top center with shield & bust, native American woman on left and 5 women on numeral 5 on right; The $10 note has state die, sea god and goddess, steamship on left, steamship on top center and sailor on dock on LR; Black printing without underprint printed on thin white card, Uncirculated condition with wavy paper. ABNC. Rare as uncut sheet. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Indiana, Lot of 2 notes (uncut sheet of 2), 1857 (ca.1960-70's), $50-100, (IN-2-G296a (proof only issue); G298a (SENC). Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $50 proof has portraits of men on lower left and middle and 3 men together on right; the $100 note has portraits of distinguished men on left and right with quartet of male and female reapers in middle. Notches on all 3 margins for printing registration. Black printing with full orange-red underprint, printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. BC&C. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Indiana. Lot of 2 notes (uncut sheet of 2), July 1st, 1857 (ca.1960-70's), $50-$100, (IN-2-G296a (proof only issue); G298a (SENC). Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $50 proof has portraits of men on lower left and middle and 3 men together on right; the $100 note has portraits of distinguished men on left and right with quartet of male and female reapers in middle. Notches on side margins for printing registration. Black printing with full orange-red underprint counterfeit protectors, printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. BC&C. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Indiana. Lot of 2 notes (uncut sheet of 2), July 1st, 1857 (ca.1960-70's), $50-$100, (IN-2-G296a (proof only issue); G298a (SENC). Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $50 proof has portraits of men on lower left and middle and 3 men together on right; the $100 note has portraits of distinguished men on left and right with quartet of male and female reapers in middle. Notches on side margins for printing registration. Black printing with no underprint counterfeit protector, printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. BC&C. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Jeffersonville, Indiana. 1858 (ca.1960-70's), $2, (IN-280-G4a), Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $2 note has fat eagle or hawk on right, horse drawn wagon on left and milkmaid with child, young man and cows in middle. Blue ÒCOPYÓ on back, Black printing without underprint, printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. WH&W. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Jeffersonville, Indiana. Lot of 2 notes (uncut sheet of 2), 1858 (ca.1960-70's), $1-2, (IN-280-G2a; G4a), Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $1 proof has woman holding flowers on left and seated allegorical woman with ships in middle; the $2 note has fat eagle or hawk on right, horse drawn wagon on left and milkmaid with child, young man and cows in middle. Black printing without underprint, printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. WH&W. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Jeffersonville, Indiana. Lot of 2 notes, 1858 (ca.1960-70's), 2 examples of the $1 on different colored paper, white paper and light cream paper, (IN-280-G2a), Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The proof has woman holding flowers on left and seated allegorical woman with ships in middle, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. WH&W. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

La Fayette, Indiana. Lot of 4 notes (uncut sheet of 4), 18xx (ca.1960-70's), $1-2-5-5, Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. Unlisted in Haxby. The $1 proof has an standing allegorical woman on left with scenic view on top and men moving logs on lower right; the $2 note has horses pulling wagon in middle, Jefferson on right and woman on left; the $5 notes have cattle on left and men with hay on right. Black printing without underprint printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. BC&C. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Des Moines, Iowa. 18xx (originally printed in the 1850's but reprinted ca.1960-70's), $1, (Unlisted in Haxby), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ. The note has Native American stalking deer on UL, young person on LR and steer in middle. Black printing without underprint, printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. BC&C. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Des Moines, Iowa. 18xx (originally printed in the 1850's but reprinted ca.1960-70's), $2, (Unlisted in Haxby), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ. The note has Native American watching Progress, Seated Reaper and seamstress in middle. Black printing without underprint, printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. BC&C. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Des Moines, Iowa. Lot of 2 notes (uncut sheet of 2), 18xx (originally printed in the 1850's but reprinted ca.1960-70's), $3-$5, (Unlisted in Haxby), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ sheet pair. The $3 note has pioneer outdoorsman and dog warming themselves by a fire on LL, young woman with cows and chickens in middle and young woman on LR; the $5 note has seated Native American on LL, Young woman with pearl necklace on LR and farmer and blacksmith in middle. Black printing without underprint, printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. BC&C. Rare as uncut sheet. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Atchinson, Kansas. 18xx (ca.1960-70's), $20 , (KS-10-G12a). Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ. Oxen pulling wagon in middle, man on lower right and Arms of Kansas on lower left; Black printing on red underprint printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Atchinson, Kansas. Lot of 2 notes (uncut partial sheet of 2), 18xx (ca.1960-70's), $50-$100, (KS-10-G-14a; G-16a). Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $50 note has sailor at dock on lower left, steamboat in middle and man on lower right; the $100 note has men flanking eagle in middle. Black printing on red underprint on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Covington, Kentucky, 1852, $1, KY-60-G2, Issued obsolete banknote, Large steer on top, Patriotic eagle on left. Standing allegorical woman with spear and numeral on right, S/N 7039, VG to VG+, Scarce note, RWHE.

Frankfort, Kentucky, 1837, 12 1/2 cents, issued obsolete scrip note, Signed by Philip Sturgest, seated reaper in grain field on top middle, flanked by allegorical women on left and right, Choice VG condition, scarce Kentucky 1837 Panic Currency Scrip note.

Frankfort, Kentucky, 1837, 25 cents, issued obsolete scrip note, Signed by Philip Sturgis, man on horseback with cattle and sheep in middle, allegorical women on left and right, Choice Fine condition, scarce Kentucky 1837 Panic Currency Scrip note.

Louisville, Kentucky. 18xx (ca.1960-70's), $20 , (Ky-25-G52a). Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ. Reaper stepping into stream on right middle and men resting in cornfield on UL; Black printing on red underprint printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

New Orleans, LA, 18xx (ca.1850-60's), Lot of 3 pieces, face, back and under tint impressions on soft bond type of paper in black, LA-15-G32a, Reprint proof only, Face with Franklin on LL, young female reaper on LR with Locomotive America with coal car in middle, back with French title of bank, portrait of George Washington, Similar to the 90 cents U.S. 1860's issue stamp and an impression of the 20 under tint, all in black instead of the issued green, CU condition, attractive note that can only be found this way. This is an earlier impression, not a modern Proprietary proof, ABN imprint but I am not certain who reprinted this note.

New Orleans, Louisiana, 1837, 25 cents, Unlisted, issued scrip note, cattle and sheep in middle, standing allegorical woman on left, small pin holes due to ink burn, Good+ to VG, small stain top middle, scarce early New Orleans, Obsolete scrip note.

New Orleans, Louisiana, 1837, 25 cents, Unlisted, issued scrip note, similar to 1837 issue but the wavy title ÒNew-Orleans on the lower left middle is longer, cattle and sheep in middle, standing allegorical woman on left, small pin holes due to ink burn, Good+ to VG, small repair on LR corner otherwise scarce early New Orleans, Obsolete scrip note.

New Orleans, Louisiana, 18xx (ca.1840-50's), $1000, LA-15-G54b, ÒRemainderÓ, No S/N, Black on light brown paper with red underprint, back orange-red, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, exceptional condition for this scarce note with popular high denomination. RWHE, N.O.

Lewiston, Maine, 18xx (printed originally in the 1850-60's, this note is ca. 1960-70's), $2, (ME-38G4c), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ. allegorical women on left and right, eagle with woman, ships, bales cotton and cornucopia top center, cherubs holding numerals flank central vignette, Black printing without underprint, printed on thin white card, RWHE - NEBNC and ABNC monogram. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Portland, Maine. Lot of 2 notes (uncut partial sheet of 2), 18xx (ca.1960-70's), $50-100, (ME-426-G28b; G32b). Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $50 proof has seated sailor on lower left and seated allegorical woman with anchor, train and factory in background on lower right; the $100 proof has portrait of woman on lower left, seated allegorical women on top and dandy sailor on lower right; Black printing with red underprint printed on thin white card. Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. BC&C. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Baltimore, Maryland, 18xx (ca.1830's), $1, Plate D, MD-65- Unlisted Certificate of Deposit, Unlisted in census, Proof banknote, Banknote printed in black on india paper on thin white card, Allegorical seated woman watching sailing ship with cornucopia with produce and shield with sunrise, right with young woman standing in ornate numeral 1, left with portrait of young woman facing left. Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. Rawdon, Wright & Hatch New York imprint. (Silver City Collection, Part 2)

Baltimore, Maryland, 18xx (ca.1830's), $2, (K/S/G 5.35.3), Maryland Plate Note, Black on india paper, Liberty presented scroll by young woman, classical cameo heads on left and right, No S/N, A classic proof and also well researched in the Maryland book. The banking house of J.I. Cohen, Jr. & Brothers conducted business on the corner of Baltimore & Calvert Streets, among the principals was Col. Mendes I. Cohen, who was a collector and antiquarian with interests in art, coins, Egyptian relics, armor and more, Historic note. Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition, DUBS, (Ex. ABN Sale part of lot 630, Ex Smythe & Co., Auction 247, Mar. 23, 2005, Lot #4136, sold for $633)

Baltimore, Maryland, 18xx (ca.1830's), $50, (K/S/G 5.35.11), Maryland Plate Note, Black on india paper, two young women flank shield at top center, Standing Justice at right and seated Liberty with Staff and cap on left, No S/N, A classic proof and also well researched in the Maryland book. The banking house of J.I. Cohen, Jr. & Brothers conducted business on the corner of Baltimore & Calvert Streets, among the principals was Col. Mendes I. Cohen, who was a collector and antiquarian with interests in art, coins, Egyptian relics, armor and more, Historic note. Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition, DUBS, (Ex. ABN Sale part of lot 630, Ex Smythe & Co., Auction 247, Mar. 23, 2005, Lot #4139, sold for $748)

Baltimore, Maryland, 18xx (originally printed in 1850-60's, this note is ca.1960-70's), $50, (MS-20-G24a), listed as SENC in Haxby, Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ. blacksmith at left, sailing ship at center and child at right, Black printing with green underprint, printed on thin white card, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Baltimore, Maryland, Uncut sheet of 4 notes, 18xx (originally printed in 1850-60, these are ca.1960-70's), $10-$20-$50-$100, (MD-110-G8b; G10b; G12b; G14b), Unlisted green under tint, the Haxby listed notes have red-orange under tint, Unlisted Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, The $10 note has sailing ships on left, young girl in middle right, and with cow and milk maid on LR; The $20 note has seated Liberty with shield, spear and olive leaves on LL, cows, horse and train in middle, blacksmith on LR; The $50 note has portrait of Washington on LR, 3 allegorical figures in middle and man sifting grain on LL; The $100 note has Franklin on LL, Young male and female farm workers having a drink of water in middle and patriotic eagle on upper right, Black printing with green underprint instead of issued orange-red underprint on thin white card, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63. ABNC-WHW. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Greensborough, Maryland. 1862 (ca.1970's), $3, (MD-230-G6); Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ, note has screaming eagle in middle, steer on left and young woman ÒLibertyÓ on lower right. Black printing with green underprint counterfeit protectors, printed on thin white card, Uncirculated condition. ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Hagerstown, Maryland, 1840, $5, Haxby Unlisted, Issued banknote, Black with no underprint, early locomotive passing town in background with ships an left and right, cameo helmeted soldiers with Ò5Ó in middle flanking central vignette, S/N 8, Counterfoils on left and right with woman's portrait, small dog in middle, Last sold in Smythe's 1990 Memphis auction. UBSH-DU, Choice VF to Almost XF condition. (Ex Lot 1340, Memphis June 1990, R.M.Smythe).

Boston, MA, 1862, 5 cents, Issued scrip note, black with curved title, S/N 1425, cute little note. Bufford.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, 18xx, (ca.1850-60's with this being possibly a more modern impression), $500, MA-430-G80, SENC in Haxby except the note is Unlisted with American Bank Note Imprint on top, purple on off white thin card, horse drawn trains and building at top center, the plate had been cancelled with ÒX'sÓ through the title and denominations, otherwise the note looks Choice to Gem Uncirculated. Rare note in any form and possibly unique as a cancellation impression. ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Hingham, MA, 18xx, (ca.1850-60's with this being possibly a more modern impression), $20-$50, MA-685-G72a; G84), Both SENC notes in Haxby, dark brown on off white thin card, The $20 note has famous scene of Eskimos fighting off polar bear on top left and Franklin on lower right, the $50 note has young man with dog on left and sailor talking to farmers on right, the plate had been cancelled with gouges throughout both notes, otherwise the note looks Choice to Gem Uncirculated. Rare note in any form and possibly unique as a cancellation impression. ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Wareham, Massachusetts. 18xx (originally printed in 1860's, these are ca.1960-70's), $50, (MA-1255-G60aPP), Listed as SENC in Haxby with unknown tint color, Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. Portrait of man in middle, iron workers on right and arms on left Black printing with green underprint on thin white card, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, ABNC. Very attractive and rare note. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Lansing, Michigan. Uncut sheet of 2 notes, (uncut sheet of 2 of the vignette and text), 1859 (ca.1960-70's), $3-5, (MI-230-G2a ($5); $3 not listed in Haxby), Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $3 proof has locomotive on lower left, cherubs making marble columns in middle and Michigan arms on right; the $5 note has statue of Liberty on left, large buildings with horse and buggies in middle and numeral 5 on lower right. Black printing without underprint, printed on thin white card, Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Tecumseh, MI, 1859, $1, MI-435-G22a, Unissued banknote, Black on full green underprint, Young man and woman watering horses top middle, milk maid LR, young woman LL, S/N 8125, pp B, XF to XF+ with light glue stains on back, Colorful and very attractive, ABNC.

Northfield, Minnesota. 18xx (originally printed in the 1850's but reprinted ca.1960-70's), $5, (MN-98-G8aPP), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ. The $5 note has surveyors on lower middle left, man with hat on LR and man with baby on back and woman in middle, Black printing with brick red underprint, printed on thin white card, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64. ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Northfield, Minnesota. Lot of 3 error notes (uncut sheet of 3), 18xx (originally printed in the 1850's but reprinted ca.1960-70's), $1-$2-$3, (MN-98-G2a; G4a; G6a), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ sheet trio. The $1 note has seated reaper and young allegorical woman flanking numeral Ò1Ó on lower middle left; the $2 note has Native American family in canoe in middle, Young woman on LL and allegorical woman with Ò2Ó on LR; The $3 note has seated agricultural woman with grain and locomotive on upper left, male reaper with large scythe on LR and portrait of young attractive woman in middle top. Black printing with brick red underprint, printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC, Rare as uncut error sheet of this proof only issue with the black overprint off center by 1/4 of an inch or more. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Northfield, Minnesota. Lot of 3 notes (uncut sheet of 3), 18xx (originally printed in the 1850's but reprinted ca.1960-70's), $1-$2-$3, (MN-98-G2a; G4a; G6a), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ sheet trio. The $1 note has seated reaper and young allegorical woman flanking numeral Ò1Ó on lower middle left; the $2 note has Native American family in canoe in middle, Young woman on LL and allegorical woman with Ò2Ó on LR; The $3 note has seated agricultural woman with grain and locomotive on upper left, male reaper with large scythe on LR and portrait of young attractive woman in middle top. Black printing with brick red underprint, printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC, Rare as uncut error sheet of this proof only issue. ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

New York, NY, ND (ca. 1840-50), Full Obsolete banknote vignette of railroad flanked by agricultural scenes including hay wagon, farmer, women cooking, chickens, etc. Impressive vignette that covers entire bottom and both sides of the note. Evidently used on obsolete banknotes. VF to XF with toning spots, RWH&E.

Clinton, Mississippi, 1839, $1, MS-40-G8a, ÒOn DemandÓ written on vignette, steamboat loaded with cotton bales on river with alligator on shore, allegorical woman on right, S/N 747, VG to Fine condition. DTL, pp B.

Holly Springs, Mississippi, 1838, $5, (K14602a), Issued banknote, Seated allegorical woman on left center, cattle on left and Native American with hatchet on right, S/N 2152, there are 3 areas of scotch tape repair on the back that have stained through, still a scarce note that is rarely seen in any condition and is considered an R7 note. Woodruff, Tucker & Co., Cincinnati.

Jackson, Mississippi. 186x (ca.1960-70's), $10, Haxby Unlisted; Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ. The note has a man on lower left, young woman on lower right and man with 2 horses in middle, Black printing with dark red underprint counterfeit protectors printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Archival ÒCopyÓ printed on back in blue. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Jackson, Mississippi. Lot of 3 notes (uncut sheet of 3), 186x (ca.1960-70's), $20-$50-$100,Haxby Unlisted; Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $20 note has a young woman with bird on lower left, mules pulling wagon of cotton bales and portrait of man on lower right; the $50 note has portrait of man on left, slave sitting on mule pulling wagon in middle and slave picking cotton on lower right; the $100 note has allegorical woman and child on left, slave holding basket of cotton on top middle and portrait of man on right. Notches on 3 margins for printing registration, top cut close where $10 note was cut off previously. Black printing with dark red underprint counterfeit protectors printed on thin white card, Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Natchez, Mississippi (Payable in Woodville), 1833, $50, MS-175-G170, Design 50B, Issued obsolete banknote, Native American aiming bow and arrow on left and right flanking Ò50Ó counters with ships at sea in middle, S/N 257, Back brown with standing allegorical women on left and right, Fine condition with small 1/2 inch edge repair with stamp hinge on top right margin, and a small piece of the top right corner missing, Scarce note, RWH.

Saint Joseph, Missouri. 188x (ca.1960-70's), $1, Haxby Unlisted; Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ. The note has young man holding stalks of corn on LR; young women holding sheaves of wheat on LL and Missouri arms on bottom center under curved title, Black printing with green underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Helena, Montana Territory, ND (ca.1870-80's), $5-$10, Haxby Unlisted, Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. $5 with men plowing in middle, the $10 with family of elk by stream, Black printing with dark burgundy red underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. National BNC. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Helena, Montana Territory, ND (ca.1870-80's), $50, Haxby Unlisted, Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. With men herding cattle and sheep, Black printing with dark burgundy red underprint printed on thin white card, Large margins on bottom and sides, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. National BNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Omaha City, Nebraska. 1857 (ca.1960-70's), $10, (NE-50-G6b), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, the $10 note has almost a full note vignette of farming scene including man on horseback with dog under tree watching grain loaded onto cart and men reaping, seated Liberty with shield on lower right, Black printing with orange-yellow printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. DW&C. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Omaha City, Nebraska. 1857 (ca.1960-70's), $5, (NE-50-G4b), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, the $5 note has a farm family with chicken on lower left, farm family on raft in middle and young female reapers on lower right, Black printing with orange-yellow printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. DW&C. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Omaha City, Nebraska. Lot of 2 notes (uncut sheet of 2), 1857 (ca.1960-70's), $3-5, (NE-50-G2b,; G4b), Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $3 proof has lumberjack on lower left, steamboat in middle and cherubs sitting on the numeral 3 on right; the $5 notes have a farm family with chicken on lower left, farm family on raft in middle and young female reapers on lower right, Black printing with orange-yellow underprint counterfeit protectors printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. DW&C. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Omaha City, Nebraska Territory, 1856, $20, NE-80-Unlisted, Issued obsolete banknote or Certificate of Deposit, Black with red underprint, 3 allegorical women at center, S/N 110, note would have graded VF to VF+ but a 1 inch triangular piece is missing from the top left corner, rare denomination and note, DWC.

Omaha City, Nebraska. Lot of 4 notes (uncut sheet of 4), 1857 (ca.1960-70's), $3-5-5-10, (NE-50-G2b,; G4b; G6b), Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $3 proof has lumberjack on lower left, steamboat in middle and cherubs sitting on the numeral 3 on right; the $5 notes have a farm family with chicken on lower left, farm family on raft in middle and young female reapers on lower right; the $10 note has large vignette that covers 2/3rds of note with men harvesting hay or grain on left and top middle and allegorical seated Liberty on lower right. Black printing without underprint printed on thin white card, The top 2 notes are AU and the bottom 2 notes are Uncirculated to CU condition. DW&C. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Charlestown, New Hampshire, 18xx (ca.1830's), $5, Plate A, NH-15-G60, Unlisted in census, Proof banknote, black on india paper on thin white card, Seated Liberty with flag on lower left, bull on lower right, wheat and plow on bottom and patriotic eagle and shield flying with topless allegorical woman, large underprint FIVE in middle, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition with 3 jumbo margins on top and sides, normal margin at bottom, Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Co. Boston imprint. Unlisted as proof. (Silver City Collection, Part 2)

Wolfborough, New Hampshire, 1839, $1, Plate B, NH-350-G6a, Unlisted in census, Proof / Specimen banknote, Banknote on thin banknote paper printed in black, young woman pouring drink for young farmer with old farmer to right in middle, farmer picking corn on right, large numeral 1 medallion on left, POC's, the paper is thinner then normal so this still may be considered a proof rather than specimen, The note is payable to T.E. Sawyer or Bearer, 4 full margins, Choice AU to Uncirculated. Rawdon, Wright & Hatch New York imprint. (Silver City Collection, Part 2)

Wolfborough, New Hampshire, 1839, $2, Plate C, NH-350-G24a, Unlisted in census, Unlisted, Proof / Specimen banknote, Banknote on thin banknote paper printed in black, Blind Justice and Liberty flank large numeral 2 in middle, lounging cherub on right with large numeral 2 medallion on left, POC's, the paper is thinner then normal so this still may be considered a proof rather than specimen, The note is payable to T.E. Sawyer or Bearer, 4 full margins, Choice AU to Uncirculated. Rawdon, Wright & Hatch New York imprint. (Silver City Collection, Part 2)

Bridgeton, New Jersey. 18xx (originally printed in 1860's, these are ca.1960-70's), $10, (NJ-45-G48PP), Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. the $10 note has cherubs on upper left and right with portrait of young man (I think) in middle. Black printing with red underprint printed on thin white card, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, ABNC.

Bridgeton, New Jersey. Lot of 4 notes (uncut sheet of 4), 18xx (ca.1960-70's), $5-5-5-10, (NJ-45-G34,; G48), Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $5 proofs have portrait of marble bust of man on lower left, man feeding cows hay in middle and young woman blowing dandelion on right; the $10 note has a farm family with chicken on lower left, farm family on raft in middle and young female reapers on lower right; the $10 note has cherubs on upper left and right with portrait of young man (I think) in middle. Black printing without underprint printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Bridgeton, New Jersey. Lot of 4 notes (uncut sheet of 4), 18xx (ca.1960-70's), $5-5-5-10, (NJ-45-G34,; G48), Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $5 proofs have portrait of marble bust of man on lower left, man feeding cows hay in middle and young woman blowing dandelion on right; the $10 note has a farm family with chicken on lower left, farm family on raft in middle and young female reapers on lower right; the $10 note has cherubs on upper left and right with portrait of young man (I think) in middle. Black printing without underprint printed on thin white card, Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Lambertville, New Jersey, 18xx (ca.1830-47), Uncut sheet of 4 obsolete banknotes, $20-$20-$50-$100, NJ-280-X2 (G24, 24, 26, 28), Unissued sheet, the $20 note has young man giving flower to young woman on left, cattle and sheep in middle and standing Liberty and shield on right with small train on bottom; the $50 note has barge being pulled along canal in middle with seated liberty on left and standing allegorical woman on right with cornucopia; $100 has woman with rake on left, milkmaid on right with Washington after crossing the Delaware in the Battle of Trenton, 1776 in middle, the sheet has been folded vertically in the middle and has folds in the middle horizontally, the paper is fresh and crisp and these folds keep this attractive sheet from AU to Uncirculated condition. New England Bank Note Company.

New York, New York, Nov. 19, 1861, $1, (NY-1475-G2c SENC), Black on red protectors, large forlorn bulls portrait in middle under curved title, locomotive on bridge with cattle and telegraph lines in foreground on lower left, seal on lower right, S/N 4497, pp A, minimal edge faults, relatively sharp corners and bright colors but there is a small 1/4 inch tear on the top right margin and 2 areas of ink burn, one in the LR signature area and the second on the bottom middle border. Rare note in any condition, DWC. (Ex Smythe & Co., Auction 247, Mar. 23, 2005, Lot #4527, sold for $315)

Port Richmond, New York, 18xx (originally printed in 1838-46, these are ca.1960-70's), $100, (Similar to NY-22-55- Unlisted $100 denomination), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, Middle top has sailing ship at dock in busy harbor and street scene, Black printing with no underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. Durand & Co. Rare note in any format. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Port Richmond, New York, 18xx (originally printed in 1838-46, these are ca.1960-70's), $-Odd Post Note, (Similar to NY-22-55- Unlisted without denomination), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, Middle top has sailing ship at dock in busy harbor and street scene, Black printing with no underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. Durand & Co. Rare note in any format. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Scio, N.Y., 186x, Uncut sheet of 3 notes, 50cts; 50cts; 50cts, blue on red underprint, native American woman with flag and bow and arrow on left in blue, small eagle on to right, Unissued, No S/N,. The top note is printed upside down on the back, the other 2 notes are below and in the same format, evidently so this could be folded and the notes all face the same way, Choice VF to XF condition, attractive New York Scrip notes, Free Press Print, Wellsville, NY.

Utica, New York, ND (ca.1810's), $5, (Harris-H260), Haxby unlisted, black on india paper, Athena on shore at top middle, Phoenix in fire at bottom, Appears Uncirculated to CU condition. Leney & Rollinfon, scarce early New York obsolete proof in superb condition. (Ex Smythe & Co., Auction 247, Mar. 23, 2005, Lot #4623, sold for $575)

Fayetteville, North Carolina, 18xx (originally printed in 1855-66, these are ca.1960-70's), $6, (NC-15-G4a), Unlisted without red overprint, Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, Family on large raft on top center, LR with Native American woman and reaper, Black printing with no underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. DW&C. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Fayetteville, North Carolina, Uncut sheet of 3 notes, 18xx (originally printed in 1855-66, these are ca.1960-70's), $7-$8-$9, (NC-15-G5a; G6a; G7a), Unlisted without red overprint, Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, The $7 note has seated farmer on LL and 3 women including agriculture and Liberty in middle; The $8 note has wood choppers in middle and the $9 note has seated Liberty with Shield on LL and wagons with cotton and grain in middle, Black printing with no underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. DW&C. Rare as uncut sheets. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Newbern, North Carolina, January 1, 1861, $5, NC-40-G2a, Issued banknote, Black on green border and underprint, Woman with anchor staring out to sea on LL, young woman on LR and Steamboat being unloaded at dock at top center, S/N 143151, pp C, PMG graded Extremely Fine 40 with crisp paper and giving the appearance of a higher grade. Lovely full green tint obsolete. ABNC.

Granville, Ohio, Uncut sheet of 2 notes, 186x (originally printed in 1860's, these are ca.1960-70's), $1-$1, (OH-231-G2b; G2b), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, Screaming Eagle in middle top, young girl on LL and young woman blowing on dandelion on LR, Black printing with green underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Rare as uncut sheets. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Granville, Ohio. Lot of 4 notes (uncut sheet of 4), 186x (ca.1960-70's), $1-1-1-2, (OH-231-G-2; G-4). Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $1 notes have eagle in middle, young woman blowing on a dandelion on lower right and young girl on lower left; the $2 note has young woman on lower left, man with contraption in middle and Native American Indian maiden on lower right. Black printing without underprint printed on thin white card, the borders are missing since they were printed in the underprint color. Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Marion, Ohio, Uncut sheet of 2 notes, 18xx (originally printed in 1851-64, these are ca.1960-70's), $1-$3, (OH-280-G4; G8), both notes SENC, Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, The $1 note has full sized vignette of distinguished gentleman in middle flanked by woman with children on left and young woman with sheep on right; The $3 note has family picking grapes on left, man harvesting crop on left middle and portrait of distinguished gentleman on right middle, Black printing without underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. BC-BA. Rare as uncut sheets. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 19th, 1841, $1, (PA-470-Unlisted Series), Black on india paper, cherubs flank bee hive at top middle, seated allegorical woman on LL, pp C, appears Choice Uncirculated but there was an expert repair on the top right margin and Choice AU to Uncirculated, UBSH-DU. (Ex Smythe & Co., Auction 247, Mar. 23, 2005, Lot #4703, sold for $207)

Tioga, Pennsylvania, 18xx, (originally printed in 1857, these are ca.1960-70's), $1-$2, Plate A-A, (PA-640-G2a; G4a), Unlisted in orange, listed with red underprint, Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, The $1 note has man with children, horses and dog in top middle, George Washington on LL and Native American with hatchet on LR; The $2 note has Locomotive in middle with Thomas Jefferson on lower right, Black printing with orange underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Rare as uncut sheets. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Tioga, Pennsylvania, 18xx, (originally printed in 1857, these are ca.1960-70's), $10, Plate B, (PA-640-G8a Unlisted with ABN as Printer, listed in Haxby with BC as printer), Unlisted in orange, listed with red underprint, Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, The note has young men on raft with one playing fiddle and a second dancing a jig in middle with steamboat behind, Happy sailor on LR and gentleman on LL, Black printing with orange underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Bristol, Rhode Island, 1866, (originally printed in 1866, these are ca.1960-70's), $1, Plate A, (RI-30-G9a), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, The note has young sailor on LL, young girl on LR and dock scene with ships and bales, Black printing with green underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Bristol, Rhode Island. Lot of 4 notes (uncut sheet of 4), 18xx (ca.1960-70's), $1-2-5-10, (RI-30-G9a; G28a; G46a; G56a), Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $1 proof has sailor on lower left, ship at dock in middle and young woman on right; The $2 proof has dog on lower left, reclining sailor in middle and men with spy glass on lower right; The $5 proof has allegorical woman and child on lower left, Civil War officer (Burnside?) in middle and men with allegorical woman seated on the numeral 5 on lower right; Black printing without underprint printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Bristol, RI, Uncut sheet of 2 notes, 18xx (originally printed in 1850-60's, these are ca.1960-70's), $5-$10, (RI-30-G46a; G56a), the $5 note is listed as SENC in Haxby, Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $5 proof has seated Liberty with child and staff on lower left, Burnside at center and woman with eye glass at right; The $10 note ahs young women on left, Arms middle and seated woman with spear on right, Black printing with green underprint, printed on thin white card, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, ABNC. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Charleston, South Carolina. Lot of 4 notes (uncut sheet of 4), ND (printed 1850-60's, this sheet is ca.1960-70's), $10-10-10-1, (SC-25-G24a), Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $10 proofs have young girl with chickens on left, spread winged patriotic eagle in middle and seated allegorical woman on right. Black printing without underprint, printed on thin white card, Uncirculated to CU condition. ABNC. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Jackson, Tennessee, 1838, $2, Unlisted, Issued, black with no underprint, Franklin LR, man LL with Gryphons pulling sled with allegorical woman in middle, appears Fine to Fine+ but there is a small piece missing from the lower left corner, pp A, Woodruff, Tucker & Co, Cincinnati, Scarce and attractive note.

Knoxville, Tennessee, 1855, $20, TN-55-G104a, Design 20B, Cameos on left and right with large ÒsoÓ medallion at center, Payable at Jonesboro branch, back red-brown, pp A, Fine to Fine+ condition, Shull lists the note as R7. DWC.

Memphis, Tennessee. Lot of 4 notes (uncut sheet of 4) of black printing without underprint and another sheet of the underprint in green without black text, border or vignette, Originally printed in 1866-67 (ca.1960-70's), $5-5-10-20, (Haxby Unlisted), Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $5 proofs have ornate dock scene with cotton bale loaded steamboats, barrels and workers on top middle, standing allegorical women on left with flag; The $10 note has locomotive at station on top left with Tennessee arms on lower right; The $20 note has portrait of military man in uniform flanked by allegorical female holding sheaves on left and blacksmith on right, Black printing without underprint printed on white paper of text, title and vignette and a second sheet of only the green underprints, Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Memphis, Tennessee. Lot of 4 notes (uncut sheet of 4) of full black printing on the $10 note and partial lighter printing of the $20, the $5 notes are ghost printing, all without underprint, Originally printed in 1866-67 (ca.1960-70's), $5-5-10-20, (Haxby Unlisted), Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $10 note has locomotive at station on top left with Tennessee arms on lower right; The $20 note has portrait of military man in uniform flanked by allegorical female holding sheaves on left and blacksmith on right, Black printing without underprint printed on off white thick paper of border, text, title and vignette, The fully printed $10 note would grade Choice to Gem Uncirculated if cut from sheet. ABNC. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Nashville, Tennessee, 18xx (ca.1960-70's), $100, (TN-210-100Ba) Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $100 note has mules pulling wagon filled with cotton. Black printing with no underprints printed on thin white card, large lower border, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Nashville, Tennessee, 18xx, (originally printed in 1850-60's, these are ca.1960-70's), $100, Plate A, (TN-210-G100Ba), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, The note has young girl on LL, young child on LR and mules pulling wagon of cotton bales in middle bottom under curved title, Black printing with orange-red underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Nashville, Tennessee. Lot of 4 notes (uncut sheet of 4), 18xx (ca.1960-70's), $50-50-100-100, (TN-210-50Ba; TN-210-100Ba) Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $50 proofs have the well known polar bear attacking boat vignette and the $100 notes have mules pulling wagon filled with cotton. Black printing with no underprints printed on thin white card, Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Galveston, Texas, 1848, (originally printed in 1848, this note is ca.1960-70's), $1, (TXS-6-G2), Proof only issue, Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, cotton plant over barrel at left, sailing ship at center and George Washington at right, Black printing without underprint, printed on thin white card, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. Rare note in any form. DH. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Galveston, Texas, 1848, (originally printed in 1848, this note is ca.1960-70's), $3, (TXS-6-G4), Proof only issue, Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, cotton plant over barrel at left, sailing ship at center and George Washington at right, Black printing without underprint, printed on thin white card, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 . Another rare note from this series that is rarely seen in any form. DH. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Jamaica, Vermont, 1860's, $3, VT-115-G6b, pp A, No S/N, reclining Justice on left, Cherubs on coins in middle, Arms at right, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, cute and popular coin vignette.

Proctorsville, Vermont, 18xx (originally printed in 1830-50's, these are ca.1960-70's), $20, (VT-185-G12), Proof only issue, Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, portrait of distinguished man on LL with allegorical women with cornucopia and holding Ò20Ó counter on middle and right, Large margins on top and sides, Black printing with no underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. DSH-SHD. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Proctorsville, Vermont, ND (originally printed in 1845-50's, these are ca.1960-70's), $50, (VT-185-G14pp), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, The note has a full banknote sized vignette of allegorical women holding hands with an angel in the middle with standing Liberty with eagle, Liberty Cap on Pole and Shield, Black printing without underprint, printed on thin white card, PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ, DSH-SHD. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Mantross, VA, June 23, 1862, $1, CW07-09, R6, Issued banknote, Black text typeset on small 4.5 by 2.25 inch note on off white paper, Small chip off top left corner, otherwise attractive and nice Fine, Scarce note.

Pearisburg, Virginia. 18xx (originally printed in 1860's, these are ca.1960-70's), $10, (VA-155-G8aPP), Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. the $10 note has cherubs on upper left and right with standing Liberty on right and Liberty with flag on left. Black printing with plum red underprint printed on thin white card, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 , ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Poplar Bottom, VA., 1839, $1, Issued obsolete bank or scrip note, Tom Thumb type of train on top middle, steamboat on right and young woman on left, VG with bottom right border worn, text on top edge Ò1st Section, 3rd Residency and 3rd Division Baltimore & Ohio Rail RoadÓ. e. Morris, Pr. Scarce Virginia scrip note.

Richmond, VA, 1861, Lot of 3 notes, Includes 25 cts; 40cts and $1. The 25 ct note has ornate left counterfoil with dog and safe, Good to Good+; the 40cts has no vignette, been rebacked and is missing small pieces on right and left, but great denomination; the $1 note has standing Justice on left, left side ragged, scarce early Virginia, (The Affleck sale, Jan.1983, NASCA, Lot 7929).

Virginia, County of Norfolk. July 22, 1861. $4. VA. County of Norfolk $4, (CN06-04), R-6, ÒTHREEÓ in ornate oval frame near the top. Good with faults, repairs and stains, (Lot 1971, R.M.Smythe, 2007 Memphis), Sold for $325 in Memphis, 2007.

Virginia, County of Norfolk. June 17, 1861. $3. VA. County of Norfolk $3, (CN06-03), R-6, ÒTHREEÓ in ornate oval frame near the top. VG-Fine, with the top nibbled in spots. (Lot 1970, R.M.Smythe, 2007 Memphis), Sold for $140 in Memphis, 2007.

Wellsburg, VA, 1857, $10, VA-245-G164, Issued, black, no underprint, family with sheep at left, allegorical woman on right, Ò10Ó medallion at center, Cancelled with vertical lines, date re-written in red sometime in past due to fading, DWC, pp A.

Wytheville, VA, 1861, $1, VA-270-G10a, Eagle feeding eaglets in nest at top right and small dog at bottom middle, Curved title, Issued banknote, Good+ to VG with handling and backing reinforcement, scarce note in any condition. St.Clair Printer.

York Town, VA, 1862, 50 cents, Issued, small sailboat on top and small dog on bottom middle, payable at York Town Wharf or at H.T. Pairo & son, Richmond, the note would have graded a nice Good to VG but has been rebacked, a vertical split in the middle repaired and a small piece of the left edge repaired, attractive note rarely seen in any condition. S/N 138, There are 3 Hebrew Letters on the bottom margin to the left of the small dog, evidently by the printer.

Port Angeles, Washington Territory, ND (ca. 1887), 50 Cents, P-Unlisted, Blue with gold underprint of the denomination ÒFIFTY CENTSÓ, a pair of small quail to the left of the denomination, partially issued and signed by Treasurer ÒNellie WoodÓ with denominations in diamonds on the top left and right corners, measures 3.75 by 2.25 inches, Title in ornate letters on top, Choice AU Condition, The Puget Sound Co-operative Colony was a Utopian collective established at Portland in May 1887 and moved toÊthe mouth of Ennis Creek, Port Angeles, Washington Territory in June of that year. Rare Western Territorial banknote and the first of two being offered in this auction. ÒWest Shore Litho & Eng. Co. Portland, OR.Ó

Port Angeles, Washington Territory, ND (ca. 1887), Uncut Tete Beche pair, 5 cts -5 cts, P-Unlisted, Blue with no underprint, each note of the uncut pair measures 1.25 by 1.75 inches, Company initials on top with denomination in middle with text on bottom ÒMerchandise at RetailÓ. Choice AU Condition. This is the only uncut pair in this Tete Beche format found on this sheet and one of only 3 uncut pairs in any format that were present on the sheet. The Puget Sound Co-operative Colony was a Utopian collective established at Portland in May 1887 and moved toÊthe mouth of Ennis Creek, Port Angeles, Washington Territory in June of that year. Desirable and unique fractional scrip note pair of this rare Western Territorial banknote. ÒWest Shore Litho & Eng. Co. Portland, OR.Ó

Washington, D.C. Lot of 2 notes (uncut sheet of 2) and 2 under tint proofs, 18xx (printed originally in the 1850-60's, this sheet is ca.1960-70's), $20-50, (DC-365-G6a; G8a), Modern ÒProprietary ProofsÓ. The $20 proof has portraits of distinguished men on lower left and right and capital building in middle. Notches on left and right margins for printing registration. Black printing with green underprint counterfeit protectors, printed on thin white card, Also included is the underprint that is green on the note, but this is black only, also printed on thin white card, Both sheets are choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. Archival ÒProprietaryÓ proofs rarely seen in sheet form with under tint sheet proof. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Washington, D.C. $50, 18xx (printed originally in the 1850-60's, this sheet is ca.1960-70's), $50, (DC-365-G8a), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, portraits of Buchanon on lower left and Stephen Douglas on right with Jackson at Battle of New Orleans, 1813, in middle. Black printing with green underprint, printed on thin white card, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition. ABNC. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Mineral Point, Wisconsin, 18xx (originally printed in 1830-50's, these are ca.1960-70's), $50, (WI-560-G8a), Modern ÒProprietary ProofÓ, middle of note has allegorical women seated on oven, right in large circle is Gryphon, seated Plenty on cornucopias and Mercury, Large even margins, Black printing with no underprint printed on thin white card, CU to Gem Uncirculated condition. RWH. (ABN Commemoratives, AIA XI, May 15, 2012)

Washington, D.C., 1899, $5, Fr#281, Speelman | White, S/N N66758320, pp H, PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35, sharp corners, bright colors, and 3 large and one ample margin only enhance this handsome banknote. The note is one light horizontal fold from XF and premium for the grade.

Sequential Pair of Banknotes, U.S., Series 1999, $5, Fr#1987-B* Issued Star Note, FW printing, Withrow | Summers, S/N BB 02113979* and É.80*, Both PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. pp F.

Sequential Pair of Banknotes, U.S., Series 2001, $5, Fr#1988-L* Issued Star Note, FW printing, Marin | O'Neil, S/N CL 04377544* and É.45*, Both PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated 68 EPQ. pp D.

Germany, ND (ca.1930's-1940's), Facsimile of US 1935 series dollar bill with signature of (Jewish) US Secy of Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Message in French touts the Jewish attributes of the dollar and encouraging monetary support against those perpetrating a Jewish War, Fine condition with separation taped keeping the 2 pages reinforced.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York. 1917. Uncut vertical pair of bonds. $10 Specimen. United States Government Liberty Loan Bond, Participation Certificate. brown border with Eagle on left, back blank, Text on bond states: ÒFive of these certificates may be exchanged for a $50 Liberty Loan BondÓ. ÒThis certificate represents a payment of TEN DOLLARS on a subscription to the Liberty Loan of 1917. United States Liberty Loan 3 1/2% Gold Bond with all coupons attachedÓ. ÒFederal Reserve Bank of New YorkÓ. Red specimen overprint, POC and Ò00000Ó serial numbers. AU to Uncirculated due to light horizontal fold between notes. Rare Liberty Bond related item and possibly first time seen as an uncut pair. ABNC.

Washington, D.C., 1918, $50, Issued, cancelled and then reinstated. While this WWI $50 10 year U.S. Treasury 10 year 3rd Liberty Loan Gold Bond of 1928 (Long Bond) may not look like much, to the best of our knowledge, we have not seen another 3rd Liberty Loan bond stamped for destruction returned to the public domain. (There was a 2nd and a 4th Liberty Loan Bond sent in at the same time by the family that suffered the same fate, see the letter of reference below). In regards to this bond, back in 1979, yes 1979, when the owners family sent it in ( The 3rd Liberty Loan Bond) for final redemption (a mere _ century after it came due), the family decided, probably for sentimental reasons they wanted it returned to them intact. Fortunately for them, for history and for one lucky bidder, it was put back together, noted as to its validity by the Bureau of the Public Debt and available for you to bid on today.

Washington, D.C., May 9, 1918, $50 U.S. Treasury WWI Third Liberty Loan (Short) Bond PCGS (AU 55PPQ) This bearer bond originally had 4 attached coupons which were redeemed. This series of bonds which paid interest for just two years were the forerunner to the 3rd (Long, a ten year) bond. The bond exhibits an additional couple of minor folds, but the red overprint is quite bold and with the designation of AU 55 PPQ the paper is original and quite crisp. (From the Patriot Collection)

1939. P-Unlisted. $1,000. Island of Puerto Rico. (Capital of Puerto Rico). Public Improvement Bond, Series 1939 (1940-1964). 4% bond. This bond had a total issue of 1,035 bonds with only 30 issued with the date of 1945 for redemption. Vignette of allegorical woman in oval on left. Columbus on back in green, Signed by the Treasurer and City Manager of the Capital of Puerto Rico. Multiple punch cancelled but appears in XF condition. Certificate # 152. Printed by BEP. This is a Federal U.S. Bond used in the Territory of Puerto Rico.

California, 1919 (1918 crossed out), U.S. Food Administration, Sugar distribution Certificate authorizing holder to receive 100 lbs. of sugar from an authorized seller and to use it in accordance with Federal guidelines, S/N 43779 A, Central fold and a couple staple holes, VF condition.

Washington, D.C., $10, 1944, issued and Uncancelled, Black on light green underprint, Franklin at left, underprint of spread winged eagle in middle in light green, Signature of Henry Morgenthau Jr. as Secretary of the Treasury, S/N X16 749 177E, rare low denomination Series E Bond printed on white paper with small silk threads, back with text on redemption and endorsement area, Choice XF to AU condition, BEP.

U.S., October 1945, $10, Issued and uncancelled U.S. Savings Bond, ÒWar Savings Bond Series EÓ, Black on light green underprint, Franklin on left, underprint of eagle, red seals, Vinson Signature, back with black redemption text, S/N X21 782 442 E, AU to Uncirculated, Rare U.S. savings bond denomination. BEP.

U.S. Lot of 2 U.S. Savings bonds, both issued in Byram, Connecticut. Includes 1954, $25 Series E bond with Washing ton on left, black on light green; 1941, $100 Series E bond with Portrait of Cleveland on left, black on light green. Both are uncancelled and in crisp XF condition. Scarce higher denomination. BEP.

Unspecified Place, ND (ca.1930's), $10, Unlisted Sample or Specimen note of Depression era banknote. Printing company name or imprint not on note. Black on light yellow underprint, eagle on light orange back, VF condition.

Tampa, Florida, 1953, $1, P-Unlisted, Issued savings certificate, Black on light orange-red with Arms of the U.S. with eagle and shield on bottom, red serial numbers and location, back with detailed information about the certificate. AU condition with evidence of light handling. Attractive and scarce location. Perforated on left margin.

Chicago, IL, 1932, Beat-up check drawn on Jackson Park National Bank of Chicago for $25 with red tag of Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago indicating check not honored because bank is closed. Faults but rare depression era fiscal item.

U.S., M.P.C., October 21, 1968, Series 661, $10, P-M70S908-1, pp 7 First Printing, S/N B 03254494 B, PMG graded Extremely Fine 40 EPQ, attractive note for grade with bright colors and large margins. Scarce note in high grade.

U.S., M.P.C., October 21, 1968, Series 661, $20, P-M71, S908-1, pp 15 First Printing, S/N B07719331B, PMG graded About Uncirculated 55 NET with notation of rust by usual staple holes which are very small and difficult to detect, Scarce note in high grade. ,

Viet-Nam, 1966-67, 5 Cents, Series A, P-Unlisted, Specimen Scrip Note, Face has Purple border and underprint with vignette of Helmeted woman on left (Minerva) and denomination and text on right, back is purple cycloid design. Red specimen overprint and POC on bottom. Choice Uncirculated condition. Viet Nam - MPC related issue from 1966-67. Note states ÒSolely Redeemable by Turnkey Contract Employees and Air Force Personnel at Turnkey Commissary Facilities for Face Amount. Presentation by others will not be honored. Not Valid After August 30, 1967.Ó The Air Force, in February 1966, requested authority from the Secretary of Defense to make a separate contract with a U.S. firm for construction of an air base. Air Force officers detailed the scope of work but did not identify the site at meetings with potential contractors. The agreement they proposed to use was a ÒturnkeyÓ contract whereby the contractor assumed responsibility for shipping and logistic requirements as well as for design and construction. On April 21st, after being directed to reconsider the situation by the joint Chiefs, General Westmoreland concluded that an additional airfield could be used. The preferred site was at Hue, but because this site was unavailable he recommended to Admiral Sharp that work start at Tuy Hoa. This scrip note was for use by the Turnkey contractors at the Tuy Hoa air field in Vietnam. Security-Columbian BNC. The 2nd and last one found and available.

California, 1912. Lot of 2 different proof vignettes and the model photograph for the gushing oil well used in the middle of the vignette. 5.75 x 8 inch photograph of a gushing oil well has been touched up with watercolors for use as the central vignette flanked by 2 allegorical women. Notation ÒEngraved by Osborn & Savage, Nov. 1912Ó on top. Also included is the original well known vignette of a little girl holding 2 torches flanked by 2 allegorical women and the final version with the gushing oil well replacing the little girl. Approval signatures on the altered proof vignette and archival date stamps. Rare proof vignette production file. ABNC. All are VF to XF condition.

California, 1973, ÒCountering CounterfeitingÓ, Vignette of George Washington on cover with photograph of hand holding engraving instrument, Short manual on counterfeiting prevention taken by Jeffries BNC in black and pink print. VF-XF condition. Only 1 found in archives.

Canada, ND (ca.1970s'), Canadian Bank Note Sales Booklet, Blue border intaglio on cover with title in italics, Intaglio engraved vignettes on inner front and back pages and color photos of the companies goods throughout the booklet, VF-XF condition. Only 1 found in archives.

Ottawa, Canada, ND (ca.1860-70), Ornate corporate logo printed on india paper mounted on thin manila card with 2 additional NBNC vignettes on other side (honeybee and young boy with torch). Fine condition. NBNC.

New Foundland, Canada, ND (ca. 1900-1920), Die #C-3410, Engraved proof of issuer embedded in lathe work flanked by miner and fishermen vignettes, VF condition, ABNC.

Cuba, 1918, Lot of 4 items, Includes LDP of Allegorical women at top standing over old man and woman with baby with ships and factories in the back ground on card with notations below indicating changes to be made, also includes two photo models and inventory envelope, VF condition, ABNC.

Cuba and Venezuela, ND (ca.1860's), 3.25 by 2.5 inches, ornate cigarette package label, portrait of Bolivar on top left, arms top right, walking and smoking man on bottom right, Black on india paper, mounted on white paper and unfortunately there are some problems on the upper right margin, otherwise attractive and early National BNC cigarette and tobacco related label. NBNC.

Washington, D.C., 1885, Bound volume published by order of Congress and containing the BEP engraved front piece invitation with portrait of Washington and Monument in background, intact and almost as new with just some minor edge scuffing to the covers. VF condition. BEP.

Washington D.C., 1993, Complete intact book with all the appropriate engravings / souvenir cards plus the engraved invitation to attend and dinner ticket, VF condition. Includes 13 pages of intaglio engraved designs and vignettes, and engraved invitation with City of Washington stamp sized image, ABN and BEP related. Rare intact book that seldom is seen in auction.

Wilmington, Delaware, 191x, Certificate awarding recipient bonus shares of common stock, vignette of rural home, XF condition, ABNC.

Britain, 1976, Bradbury Wilkinson and Co. Ltd. Annual Report, 12 pg. annual report in VF-XF condition.

England, ND (ca. 1990), Leather bond small ring binder book in blue, 10 x 12.5 inches with HARRISON & SONS LIMITED in gold on cover, inside cover page states ÒHigh Security ProductsÓ on page 1; Page 2 has the history of the company; Page 3 has a m/c Harrison ad note plus Bank of Kenya, 1989 20 Shilling Specimen and a Bank of Zambia, ca.1989 K10 Specimen; Page 4 has an attractive $10 Singapore Postal Order Specimen and a 2 Pound Great Britain, British Postal order with Queen Elizabeth marked Cancelled; Page 5 has a Denmark, $1,000,000 Interest Bearing Negotiable London Certificate of Deposit Specimen and Page 6 has a Barclays Bank $100 Specimen VISA Travelers Cheque. All are Uncirculated to CU condition. Very attractive Security Printer sample book. Harrison & Sons.

England, ND (ca.1820-30), 5.25x6 inches, black on thin white card, Proof impression that has been Partially cut down with a portion of the top missing, Cycloid engravings on top with seated Britannia 4 across middle, Perkins title in circle and more ornate cycloid engravings at bottom. AU Condition. Rare and early PB proof.

England, ND (ca.1890-1930), Lot of 17 different bond coupon proofs, issuers are mostly mining companies with other oil, tramway, London Sewer Commission, etc., very mixed condition, Good to XF condition.

London. ND (1930's). No denomination. Face is purple and brown on m/c underprint with text describing their printing services including ÒBanknotes, Bonds and StampsÓ on white paper. Portrait of official looking gentleman on left with ornate frames and borders of note. Back is plum and m/c with text describing company's printing services. AU condition with evidence of water staining on the left 1/3rd of the note that is difficult to see. W&S. Scarce advertising note variety.

London. ND (ca.1932-1933). Face is dark blue on m/c underprint with text describing their printing services including ÒBanknotes, Bonds and StampsÓ on white paper with large margins. Portrait of Sir Philip H.Waterlow, Chairman, 1872-1923 in middle with ocean and river scenes on LL and LR. Back is blue and m/c with text describing company's printing services. XF+ to AU condition. W&S. Scarce advertising note variety.

London. ND, (ca.1930's). Face is green on m/c underprint with text describing their printing services including ÒBanknotes, Bonds and StampsÓ on white paper. Portrait of official looking gentleman on left with ornate frames and borders of note. Back is green and m/c with text describing company's printing services. Uncirculated condition. W&S. Scarce advertising note variety.

London. ND (1930's). No denomination. Face is red on m/c underprint with text describing their printing services including ÒBanknotes, Bonds and StampsÓ on white paper with security threads. Portrait of official looking gentleman on left with ornate frames and borders of note. Back is red and m/c with text describing company's printing services. Uncirculated condition. W&S. Scarce advertising note variety.

London, England. ND (ca.1890-1900). Advertising banknote, Brown, orange, green and back on face with reclining allegorical woman, with globe and cherubs surrounded by very ornate border engravings and has text ÒCheques, Drafts, Letters of Credit, Bills of Exchange, Share Warrants, Bank Note Engravers and Printers....Ó, 8.25 by 5.5 inches, back purple and brown border with helmeted allegorical woman in circle in black. Uncirculated to CU condition. Extremely attractive and rare Waterlow Advertising Banknote and first time seen by cataloger. W&S.

Moanalua, Hawaiian Islands, ND (ca.1890's-1900), Outrigger canoe plus waterside village building images on thick card with two security punches and red SPECIMEN hand stamp, Creased top right corner and light pencil notation, Fine condition. Scarce Hawaiian specimen piece, ABNC.

Chicago, Illinois, January 21, 1929, Issued Chicago Board of Trade pass, 4 by 2.25 inches, printed in black with 2 different buildings on the LL and LR on thin card, S/N A128, issue to James P. Sledge, AU to Uncirculated condition. No printer imprint.

Chicago, Illinois, 1885, Multi-faceted design promoting calendars, drafts, checks and bonds, XF condition, WBNC.

Boston, Massachusetts, 187x, Letter from ABN Boston agent listing requirements for letterhead for two different banks including ÒMount Vernon National BankÓ and affixing at the bottom a vignette of Mt. Vernon cut from another source and ÒAtlantic National BankÓ, ABN Screaming Eagle Logo on top left of letterhead, VF condition with some light aging, ABNC.

Dalton, Massachusetts, ND (ca.1880-90's), Engraved insert for bond paper sample with young woman vignette, Red SPECIMEN overprint and security punches at bottom. VF condition, ABNC.

Dalton, Massachusetts, ND (ca.1900-20's), Litho vignettes and corporate info plus text touting company's bond typewriter papers. AU condition, ABNC.

Dalton, Massachusetts, ND (ca.1920's), Descriptive text and attractive and ornate design promoting Crane's bond paper. POC's and red SPECIMEN overprint. VF condition with some light wrinkling. ABN imprint on bottom.

Dalton, Massachusetts, ND (ca.1890's), Litho price list for bond and parchment papers with red SPECIMEN overprint and security punches at bottom, XF condition, ABNC.

Dalton, Massachusetts, ND (ca.1900-1920's), Bold engraved ÒCrane & Co. / Paper MakersÓ surrounded by ornamental lathe work, 320x137mm, AU condition, ABNC.

Dalton, Massachusetts, ND (ca.1890-1920's), Engraved promotional page, 8.5 x 12 inches, touting Crane's paper products along with images of their mills. SPECIMEN overprint and POC's at bottom, AU to Uncirculated condition, ABNC.

Lot of 2 items, Dalton, Massachusetts, 1892, Includes 2 different items with Similar portraits of George Washington designs on Crane & Co. advertising piece (specimen) and on postcard-sized Life Insurance mailer for the Washington Life Insurance Co., AU to Uncirculated condition, ABNC.

Dalton, Massachusetts, Lot of 6 items, All ca.1913, Includes Approval Die proof sunk on card with various notations in the margin accompanied by a Real Photo postcard of the factory building used as a model along some supporting materials, VF to AU condition, ABNC. Crane, since 1879, is the exclusive provider of the paper used in the manufacture of U.S. currency.

Turner Falls, Massachusetts, ND (ca.1900-1920), Odd Shares, ÒfauxÓ certificate promoting the Keith Paper Co. parchment bond paper, XF condition, ABNC. Rare and attractive Stock Certificate Paper sample.

Boston, Massachusetts, 1834, 10.25 x 14.25 inch advertising sheet with numerous vignettes, Title of company on top, portraits of notable people, allegorical women, nautical scenes, ships, end counters, Signing of the Declaration of Independence and numerous other scenes. Printed in black on india paper, the sheet had been folded for storage horizontally in the middle, there are 2 small pin holes and a tear on the middle left margin of about 1 inch, otherwise the sheet is in XF condition, Plate I with vignettes numbered from 1 to 28, Extremely rare and attractive Proof vignette sheet. NEBNC.

Boston, Massachusetts, ND (ca.1830), 10 x 13.75 inch advertising sheet with numerous vignettes, Title of company in middle, allegorical women and men, nautical scenes, ships and numerous other scenes. Printed in black on india paper, Plate IV with vignettes numbered from 1 to 30, the sheet had been folded for storage horizontally in the middle, there is 1 small pin hole and a small 1/2 inch tear on the middle left margin, otherwise the sheet is in XF condition, Extremely rare and attractive Proof vignette sheet. NEBNC.

Boston, Massachusetts, ND (ca.1830's), 10.5 x 14.5 inch advertising sheet with numerous vignettes, Title of company at top, portraits of notables, presidents, Columbus, Washington, 2 end counters for Ò500Ó and Ò1000Ó, Native Americans, agricultural scenes, allegorical women and men and numerous other scenes. Printed in black on india paper, Plate II with vignettes numbered from 1 to 41, the sheet had been folded for storage horizontally in the middle, there are 2small pin holes and a small 1/2 inch tear on the middle left margin, otherwise the sheet is in XF condition, Extremely rare and attractive Proof vignette sheet. NEBNC.

New York, 1864, the design is 2.75 x 3.75 inches, intaglio engraved and printed in black on larger white card that is 5 x 5.75 inches, Lincoln's portrait is on top. Amazingly small and detailed engraving, Micro printing at bottom lists ÒEntered According to an Act of Congress...1864...Ó for the registration of the engraving, (Not the Proclamation which was written in 1863). Amazing Lincoln collateral as well as Security Printing taken to its ultimate skill level in this artistic and amazing item. No printer's imprint but only a name and address to identify this item ÒMr. Lee, 609 Broadway (NY)Ó. This is the first time seen by the cataloger and will be an outstanding item for the Lincoln collector.

Terrace Garden, 1882, Two different engraved images on card - ÒGood Morning OwlÓ and ÒTerrace Bowling Club / Terrace Garden / Jan 19th 1882Ó with image of young woman, Some penciled notations including an ÒOKÓ, Central vertical fold but still in Fine condition, very early bowling related ephemera, ABNC.

ND (ca. 1970-80), Promotional piece with litho image of Lincoln and sales message on one side; other side same image of Lincoln enlarged from neck up, Uncirculated condition, USBNC.

1873, Proof printed on india paper. 10.5 by 8 inches, 2 large sized award medal vignettes. ÒVienna Exposition 1873 medal of Merit Awarded to the Langdon Mfg.CoÉ.Ó. Label has been folded for archival storage in the past. Paper is intact with no holes. Appears VF. Rare and ornate advertising label. ABNC.

St. Louis, Missouri, 1884, ÒRobt. D. Patterson Stationery Co.Ó of St. Louis ABN engraved letterhead engraved on card with slight glossy finish, ABN dated hand stamp plus some pencil / crayon notations in the margins, Insignificant tiny chip off the top left corner, XF condition, ABNC.

1866, Letter to ABN from St. Louis Railway Co. ordering tickets similar in style to a People's Railway Co. sample ticket attached, also samples of the president's signature, VF condition, ABNC.

Paterson, New Jersey, 1882, ÒFirst National Bank / Paterson N.J.Ó engraved business card proof printed on india paper die sunk on large card, Also lists the three primary officers of the bank which was founded in 1879, Manuscript markings in the margin including and ÒOKÓ dated 10 Aug 1882. AU to Uncirculated condition. ABNC.

New York, 1925, 2d edition black hardbound booklet with tipped in engraving of Paul Revere, Gold on leather conver with ÒCompliments of Daniel E. Woodhull, PresidentÓ, AU to Uncirculated condition, ABNC.

NY, 1958, Bound volume with various engraved images and vignettes tipped in; accompanied by reprint of ÒMaking Money at Philadelphia Mint & ABN Co.Ó, VF-XF condition. ABNC.

ND (ca. 1920-1940's), Ò10Ó denomination proof note printed on india paper mounted on large card, allegorical figures ÒWheel of ProgressÓ surrounded by intricate lathe work, Choice to Gem Uncirculated condition, ABNC.

Mexico and NY, Lot of two promotional hand-outs with engraved ABN logo page 1, litho interior pages the calendar and ÒCalendar Stone of AztecsÓ on back with perpetual calendars, AU to Uncirculated condition, ABNC.

NY, ND (1970-80's), Pamphlet with engraved lathe work on covers, interior explains various elements of genuine certificates and includes a genuine certificate along with two different counterfeits to illustrate the differences. XF condition, ABNC.

1884, Two proofs on thick card (one multi-color with left side of design and overlay) and probably intended for use as precursor to Òpillow mintsÓ on railway sleeper cars as there is an ÒABN Railway Dept.Ó hand stamp on the back of the multi-color proof. Each with some penciled notations in the margins, Fine condition, ABNC.

New York, 1895, Two letters, Dec 5 request for proxy vote if unable to attend shareholder meeting and Dec 11 announcement of dividend, VF condition, ABNC.

New York, NY, 1932, Uncut Sheet of four letterheads with ABN Screaming eagle in circle vignette with vertical pairs tete-beche, various notations including an ÒOKÓ. Couple of central horiz. folds just affecting two of the sheets, Fine condition, ABNC. Rare as uncut sheets. Address was for their 70 Broad Street, NY, NY office location.

New York, ND (ca.1980's), ABNC logo on one side and the ÒminiaturizedÓ engraving of the Declaration of Independence surrounded by 16 small vignettes on the other with folding score between them and acknowledgements on the other side. VF condition, ABNC..

NY, 1927, Four 1928 calendars (arranged 2x2) engraved proof with end customer notations below and ABN embossed imprint, Includes correspondence from end customer indicating approval and desire for quick processing, VF condition. ABNC.

New York, NY, ND (ca.1890-1920's), Large, 10 x 5.5 inches, corporate engraving on bond paper with four punch holes inside the design and a partial strike of ÒVOIDÓ above, AU-Unc. condition. Unusual security printing ephemera piece. ABNC.

New York, NY, 1882, Specimen advertising note back printed on banknote type of paper in dark green with archival notations ÒStandard Medium Anti-Green - Feby 25th, 1882, No 201Ó on left excess margin, ornate engraved pattern with ABN name in middle, there are 2 small Spanish imprints of the companies name on the top and bottom, back blank, Uncirculated to CU, ABNC.

New York, NY, 1882, Specimen advertising note back, ÒPentographic Specimens - Broadway - 142- New YorkÓ printed on banknote type of paper in light green with archival notations ÒStandard Light Anti-Green - Feby 25th, 1882, (A.G.G.)Ó on left excess margin, ornate engraved pattern, back blank, au TO Uncirculated, ABNC.

New York, 1890-1900's, 6.75x4.25 inches, red, green and m/c on white card with ornate design of eagle with 100 counter in middle flanked by allegorical figures, cherubs and hound under apple tree with ornate border, American Bank Note Company on top middle, Uncirculated, Evidently an experimental piece. ABNC.

New York, 1977-1981, American Bank Note Co. Annual Reports, All reports have beautiful intaglio engraved vignettes on cover and back 1977 in Green, 1978 in blue, 1979 in brown, 1981 in green. VF condition. Great addition to any serious collector of ABNC ephemera illustrating their financial history through the late 70's.

New York, 1980's, American Bank Note Co. Hologram and Intaglio Advertising Booklets, Lot of 2, 1 Bald Eagle Hologram on cover with vignettes on Du Pont Tyvek paper chronicling development of the U.S, 2) Hologram of Galleon on cover along with shipping vignettes, Bald Eagle on Tyvek Certibond paper on flyleaf, Both booklets highlight the benefits of using ABNC through a series of vignettes and photos, VF-XF condition.

1975, Folder with engraved $100 bill modified design with die cut, also includes four vignette sheets for ÒMen in CurrencyÓ, ÒStatue of LibertyÓ, ÒLincoln's Gettysburg AddressÓ and ÒSpirit of '76Ó, AU to Uncirculated condition, ABNC.

ND (ca. 1880-90), Die #43340 side-bust with caption, affixed on piece of archival manila folder, VF condition, ABNC.

Brooklyn, New York, 1983, Lot of eight certificates, Black print on blue border and underprint, Engraved bridge images, gold seal at bottom and litho lathe work on edges, VF condition, ABNC.

Brooklyn, New York, 1884, Proof printed on india paper Mounted on card and with penciled notations including an ÒOKÓ, VF condition, ABNC.

NY or GA, ND (ca.1930-40), Die no. 30877 mounted in full ABN archival file folder with ÒINACTIVEÓ rubber stamped at top left, Image of lounging woman with books and oil lamp and used for common stock certificate, Some typical light mounting wrinkles and discoloration from mounting glue but still a fine piece from this iconic American company. ABNC.

New York, 1870, Engraved proof printed on india paper mounted on large card from H.V. & H.W, Poor soliciting business in supply Òforeign and domestic rails of iron and steelÓ, Railroad Securities, etc. in New York or through their agent in London, Additionally, they mention they have taken over the companies of the Consul General in the U.S. for Norway and Sweden, Some proof reading corrections on the letter and also includes the original hand-written letter, Three horizontal folds, Fine condition. ABNC.

New York, 18xx, Litho ÒThe Haskin Wood Vulcanizing CompanyÓ. industrial vignette of vulcanizing equipment on sales representative's card. Red ÒSPECIMENÓ hand stamp and purple ÒRETURN TO E.5ÉÓ hand stamp. XF condition, ABNC.

New York, ND (ca.1880-90), Engraved Homer-Lee ad with Washington vignette on yellow paper, bit of spotting around the edges, VF condition, HLBNC. Rare and first time seen by cataloger.

New York. ND (ca.1880-90's). Proof or specimen printed on large card in black and m/c. Allegorical woman on left and flying eagle in middle. Ornate and attractive. Back has additional advertising text of services they offer. Uncirculated condition with 2 light water stains on the LL and UR away from note design. HLBNC. Attractive.

New York, 1881, Six panel brochure (printed on both sides by ABN) for Steamer ÒRichard StocktonÓ conducting daily tours up the Hudson River to West Point and Newburgh originating in Jersey City and Brooklyn, Brochure provides a pictorial view of the Hudson Valley, a map of the journey, a listing of the various sites encountered, the amenities offered on the trip and technical data on the ship itself, A little bit of aging and a hand-written note from one of the passengers on an 1882 trip, VF condition, interesting and rare Security Printed nautical item.

New York, ND (ca.1880's), ÒJames H. HartÓ importer and dealer in fine jewelry on Fulton St. in Brooklyn, NY, Engraved trade card, calling card or letterhead on india paper with penciled ÒOKÓ note in the margin, Couple of pinholes top right and a small piece out of the left side do not detract, Fine condition, ABNC.

Lot of 4 items, 1932, includes Engraved approval die proof on india on large card with notation on back ÒEngraved by Anthony Kitz from photo copy of original photo engravingÓ, plus three sepia photo images of the prominent 19th century politician (Secy of Treasury, US Senator, Gov. of New York, and was responsible for suppressing the NY Draft riots, etc.), VF to Uncirculated condition.

New York, NY, 186x, Letterhead, business card or related proof of National BNC with date, Ornate lettering, Located at No.1 Wall Street, New York City, 3.8 x 2 inches, black on india paper, from NBNC sample book, Fine to VF with wrinkling and light stains or toning, Rare, NBNC.

New York, 1939, Litho invitation from Edward Hungerford (wrote for Harper's Magazine) to see him at the fair. Top half with marvelous locomotive/ railroad station vignette originally engraved in 1871. VF condition, ABNC.

ND (ca.1890-1910), Sheet of 64 Ò2Ó denomination stamps with ÒLibertyÓ vignette in green on gummed stamp paper, some penciled notations in the margins, AU to Uncirculated condition and rare. ABNC.

New York; New Orleans; Cincinnati, Boston, 1854, 2 page advertising booklet or broadsides with ornate and detailed vignettes and designs listing information about the company as well as prices for printing banknotes. Young women on left and right with allegorical women in corners with large patriotic eagle and allegorical woman in middle; the second page has portraits of Franklin and Washington, eagle, Native Americans, Numerals with young men and women on bottom corners, large building on bottom. XF condition and a superior example for this issue that is rarely seen this fresh and nice. RWH&E.

New York, Cincinnati & New Orleans, ND (ca.1850's), 8 by 10 inches, black on toned paper that has been mounted to thin card stock, Large spread winged patriotic eagle on top with title beneath, includes vignettes of allegorical women, farmer, Native American and numerous other images, Fine condition with paper toning, evidence of folds and small pieces chipped off on right middle, rare and first time seen by cataloger. RWHE & NEBNC.

ND (ca.1900-1950), 5 Denomination, Die #P5003 in red top left die sunk on card with security punch in right denomination tablet, Rembrandt portrait centered on stamp, dark blue, POC, Uncirculated condition, ABNC.

NY, 1932, Engraved Approval die proof in black on india on large card with various notations at top plus three sepia photo proofs (images same size) on photo paper with one cut down and mounted on an inventory sheet, XF to Uncirculated condition. L.C. Kaufman written below photo, possibly painter or engraver. ABNC.

New York, 1881, Engraved on india on card for ÒSulfate of QuinineÓ by W.H. Schieffelin Co., many different design elements and with corporate design approval signature, XF condition. ABNC.

ND (ca.1900-1950), 5 Denomination, Die # ÒPN10289Ó in red upper right side die sunk on card with red ÒSPECIMENÓ hand stamp and security punches below design, Blue, Taj Mahal vignette centered on stamp, Uncirculated condition, aside from some pencil notations top left corner, evidently used as a sample for a show card, ABNC.

New York, 1879, Tiemann's Paints & Colors logo proof printed on india paper, 5.5 x3.5 inches, of globe and paint brush on india paper with couple of dated crayon notations at bottom, VF condition, ABNC.

New York, 19xx (ca.1900-1920), Litho for The Hotel Letter Credit Co encouraging hotels to honor their service of providing travelers with a Òletter of creditÓ basically guaranteeing the hotel won't suffer a loss on a check presented by a guest enrolled with them, Red SPECIMEN hand stamp and two security punches, XF condition, ABNC.

New York, 1889 and 1891, Lot of 2 items, Includes 1889 Approval proof of The Union Club building on a receipt of the $300 annual dues and a nearly identical image of the building on an 1891 die proof sunk on card, Both with various Union Club / ABN notations, VF to Uncirculated condition. Historic club with a Who's Who of notables' as members through the years from presidents, to military, to adventurers and financers. ABNC.

Paris, France, 1920's, Ship vignette on top of letterhead with company info, meant to be used from Paris office, Red SPECIMEN hand stamp and two security punches, XF condition, ABNC.

Lot of 2 pieces, ND (ca. 1910-30). Includes Finished piece in black along with composite proof of the two allegorical figures in violet whose design was slightly altered in the finished product, XF to AU condition, ABNC.

1882, ÒWestern Union Telegraph Company / Complimentary / 1882Ó card front and back side die proof in black printed on india paper mounted on card. Front and back with couple of telegraph machine vignettes at bottom and the card's reverse side for the particulars of the free messaging. Couple of crayon notations for date (ÒNov 29/81Ó) and an ÒOKÓ. Spindle holes in left margin not affecting designs and trivial bits of extraneous ink, XF condition, ABNC.

New York and Cleveland, 1882, ÒMurphy & Company Varnish MakersÓ letterhead proof sheet of four on india paper with vertical pairs tete-beche and folded in half in each direction (horiz. fold goes through two of the designs), Image of Roman charioteer between the office addresses in NY City and Cleveland, Some blue crayon notations including an ÒOKÓ, Fine condition, ABNC.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ND (ca. 1880-90), Unfolded Business or calling card printed by T.A. Bradley, a predecessor company to Security Bank Note Co., 4.8 x 4 inches, black intaglio printing on light peach colored card that is scored in the middle so it could be folded, but this is unfolded. Speeding locomotive #221 on right, State Mutual Building with Clark J. Wood on top on left, T.A. Bradley imprint on bottom, Unc. to CU condition.

Philadelphia, PA, 1889, Receipt for 1 year of the counterfeit banknote and coin detector journal, Black text on dark blue underprint of eagle sitting on sign for the name of the company and address, back has light blue cherubs flanking U.S. Mint test chemical formulas for testing for gold and silver coins, side of the back states United States Mint - FLUID TESTS for Gold and Silver Coins. AU condition. Attractive and interesting banknote related ephemera.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, ND (ca.1920-30), Lot of 3 items, includes Engraved proofs of the primary design and the underprint on slightly glossy paper plus a specimen proof of the final design, vignette of bank's founder Judge Thomas Mellon, AU to Uncirculated condition. SBNC.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, ND (ca. 1930-40), Three Large Die Proofs without underprint for $10, $20 and $100 denominations in black on slightly glossy paper, AU to Uncirculated condition, SBNC.

Puerto Rico, 1985, Finished product plus an older version with corrections and associated ABN work product, production notes, etc. VF condition.

Providence, R.I., ND (ca.1860's), 2.25 x 6 inch package label for files by Nicholson File Co., black on india paper, worker filing something held in vise at work table, ornate borders with ÒPatented Sept. 27th, 1864Ó on top, Title of item is ÒPatent Increment Cut - Warranted and made from the best English SteelÓ, VF to XF condition, attractive and possibly unique as proof. NBNC.

New York & Romania, ND (ca.1910's), Litho certificate for contributing members with vignette of Queen Marie, XF condition, ABNC.

Russia, 2000-2005, Lot of 3 Security Printer Advertising Banknotes, 2 are from the printer Goznak and the 3rd has no printer listed only ÒSt.PetersburgÓ, colorful and very attractive featuring a number of security devices and strips, CU to Gem Uncirculated.

Russia and New York, ND (ca.1865-1870), Advertising card with Lincoln and Grant flanking Russian Military Notable with Gryphons at base, also with small busts of Franklin and Washington similar to the portraits used on the early postage stamps of the U.S. on the LL and LR corners. 8 by 5 inches, Light foxing or toning and a small bend on the LR corner excess margin, otherwise in XF condition. Ornate, attractive, dynamic and a very rare trophy ABNC Advertising item. ABNC.

Boston, Massachusetts, ND (ca.1870's), Security Printer Advertising Card with portraits of General Grant, Stanton and one other, It lists John A. Lowell & Co. as agents with offices on Tremont Street in Boston, approximately 6 by 4 inches, black on thin white card, Fine to VF with handling, upper right corner with evidence of light fold and ink spot on right margin, still rare and desirable Security Printer Ad Card, CBNC.

ND ca.1870-80, 4.75 by 6 inches, black on off white india paper, Flying and screaming eagle holding patriotic shield, flag and olive leaves, Text on bottom ÒV-82421 Lay down from V-49141 - American Bank Note CompanyÓ, Uncirculated to CU, ABNC.

Chicago, Illinois, ND (ca.1900-1920), 5 by 3.5 inches advertising card on thick white card stock with vignette of George Washington in middle with ÒState of WashingtonÓ title underneath his portrait with information about important dates in the states history, Printed in black with green circular border around portrait, back is blank, WBNC imprint on bottom, XF with very light toning on left edge. Also included is a thin white sheet possibly used as an envelope protector for mailing that is the same size as the card. WBNC-ABNC Chicago.

Chicago, Illinois, ND (ca.1900-1920), 6.25 by 3.5 inches, intaglio printed in black on card with ornate portrait of Abraham Lincoln at top with text of poem by Samuel Ellsworth Kiser. Scarce and attractive Lincoln advertising piece by WBNC.

Chicago, Illinois, ND (ca.1900-1920), 3.25 by 6.25 inches, intaglio printed in black on card with ornate portrait of Abraham Lincoln at top with text of letter to a mother who lost 5 sons in the Civil War. Back has partially crossed out text offering this card to add to your ÒLincolnÓ collection. In light pencil is written on the back ÒFor E.B.McE - 2/15/(19)57. Scarce and attractive Lincoln advertising piece by WBNC.

1947. 8 different sample or specimen stamps of d 4 different designs with ABNC logo on top of sheet. Stamps include Communication Ò25Ó stamp (2); Education Ò3Ó stamp (2); Taj Mahal Ò5Ó stamp (1); and Rembrandt Ò5Ó stamp (3). Evidently this was a proof of a color sample chart. Printed on india paper on large white card. Approval signatures on lower right and dated 3/17/47. Bottom margin has archival notations ÒPhilippines - Int.revenue #2A 75 Red 50 Pesos - (Woman Striking Anvil)Ó. Choice Uncirculated Condition. Rare approval proof. ABNC.

New York, ND (ca. 1870's). Charles Toppan engraved Micro U.S.ÓDeclaration of IndependenceÓ. 2.5 by 1.5 inches with additional fancy border outlining entire declaration with 16 small portraits of Jefferson, Washington and Arms of the 13 states and Patriotic eagle. Bottom imprint states ÒAmerican Bank Note Company - New YorkÓ. Micro-engraved on bottom is ÒEngraved by - C.Toppan - Phild. July 4, 1940Ó, Printed in black on white coated stock, blank back. Very light foxing on the edges, otherwise Uncirculated to CU condition. Rare Early ABN Advertising piece demonstrating amazing early technical abilities of this well known engraver.

United States Postal Service, 1986, proof portrait of ÒNavajoÓ printed on white paper with numerous engraving instructions for altering and improving the image. This vignette was to be used on a U.S.P.S. Postal Sheet, possibly their commemorative sheets they issued with vignettes that would relate to stamps they issued. Very interesting and behind the scenes look at the intaglio engraving process. ABNC. Unique in archive.

Chicago, Illinois, 1901, $25, Orange RN-X7 revenue imprint, neat bank imprint and logo, typical perfin cancelling, XF condition, Wm. Mann & Co.

Owensboro, Kentucky, 1870, Account of David Hamilton & Co., 18 checks with orange 2 cent Washington revenue imprint, Fine to XF condition group, Ehrgott & Krebs.

Kentucky, 1870's-1890's, 19 checks with various imprinted revenues including RN-D1, RN-G1 or RN-X7 revenue imprints from various companies and banks in Henderson, Lebanon, Ferguson, Harrodsburg (3) and Russellville (14), Kentucky plus a Russelville check with revenue stamp affixed. All in mixed condition from VG to XF. Scarce Kentucky assortment of revenue stamped paper.

Orange, Massachusetts, 1897, Register shows 63 missing checks used between 1897/99 with 141 unused checks remaining (includes one sheet removed for display), vignette of bank building, some expected aging, Fine condition, Stewart, Warren & Co.

St.Louis, Missouri. 1855. $200. Issued draft. Ornate and very attractive all over design with 2 men rowing woman in bottom middle, locomotive on LR and portrait of distinguished gentleman on LL. Light red ÒoriginalÓ underprint in middle. Left margin has ÒPage, Bacon & Co. California. VG to almost fine condition, Well known California gold rush related banking company. DW&C.

Katmandu, Nepal, 1960's, Partially used check book with 13 attractive unused checks, blue on white.

Carlisle Mines, New Mexico, 1883, $782.21, Account of Carlisle Mining Co., Yellow-orange revenue imprint, bit worn and soiled, scarce Territorial period check, VG condition with the right and bottom margin rough.

Ellenville, New York, Bank checks for 1879/80 (51 consecutively numbered) and 1900/01 (84) periods, majority with revenue stamp, usual perfin cancels and mixed condition, Fine condition lot.

Ohio, 1900-1901, 38 checks with RN-X7 revenue imprints and usual punch and perfin cancels, Vignette of factory on left, Fine condition group, Johns & Co.

Washington, Pennsylvania, 1867-1877, 162 checks, 1860s issues (85) with farming related vignette, the balance are 1870s leafy border at left, typical punch cancels and majority with evidence revenue stamp has been removed, usual mixed condition, Good-Very Fine

U.S. Consulate, Callas, Peru, 1872, 2nd of Exchange with image of ship at harbor on left and allegorical women at top middle, appears VF at first glance but extensively repaired with archival reinforcing tape in middle and right side, still rare Federally related fiscal document, Fine condition, E.B. Clayton & Sons.

Bristol, R.I., 182x, Unissued bill of exchange printed in black on large margined bank note paper as single impression with large margins, Eagle on barrels and bales with sailing ship in back ground on top left, ship under sail on bottom middle, ornate text, payable in NY, Choice VF to XF with hinge remnant on left border and toning on top right border area, Rare early Bill of Exchange from Rhode Island, Reed & Stiles.

22 checks from 15 different banks, companies and cities from Iowa, Ky., Ill., NY, Kan., Ind., Ohio, Iowa, Va., Nebr., NJ and Tenn. Treasurer, numerous vignettes including railroad and US Capitol, 13 with revenue imprint, 4 with revenue stamp, usual mixed condition, Imprinted revenues including RN-D1, RN-F1, RN-G1, Fine condition group, printers include August Gast, ABN and others.

Washington, D.C. and New York, 1875, $0.44, Uncancelled Check on the account for the U.S. Asst. Treasurer, City of New York, #15646, Iconic Lincoln vignette at left and a barely noticeable vertical fold at right, Almost Uncirculated condition. Rarely if ever found uncancelled and usually with multiple hole cancellations, this superb example may be the finest known from this issue as well as being an early BEP Lincoln Engraving.

Sonora (San Francisco crossed out), California. 1854. $50, Issued and cancelled check. Black printing on light blue paper. Early gold rush town established by Mexican miners, Fine condition with edge faults, otherwise very attractive, TCC.

Cigar label, ND (ca. 1890-1900), Portrait of Johann von Goethe-poet & physicist, in middle, flanked by woman playing harp and young women with flowers with cherubs seated young woman, gold coins on bottom and UL and UR, Extremely attractive cigar label, XF to Uncirculated condition, back blank, imprint at bottom ÒDep. 6425Ó.

Minnesota, 1861, State of Minnesota Militia commission for rank of ÒCaptainÓ to John J. Randall of ÒWinona, Winona Co. MinnesotaÓ in the ÒSecond Regiment, First Brigade, First Division, Minnesota MilitiaÓ, Dated 22 July 1861 and signed by (Gov.) Alex. Ramsey and the Adjutant General John Sanborn, Well preserved with no splitting along the folds and no toning wear. Fine condition. Ramsey is credited with being the first Union governor to commit troops during the Civil War. Ramsey is also noted for his stern statements calling for the killing or removal of specific Native Americans, chiefly the Sioux (Dakota) people that lived in the state of Minnesota. General Sanborn, on the other hand, had an illustrious Civil war record and was known for making peace with Indians, Interesting and antithical pair of notables on the same certificate.

New York and Boston, September 11, 1862, Lot of 2 pieces, both addressed to Gardner Tufts of the Massachusetts Military State Agency, Correspondence inquiring about condition of civil war soldier. Letter Dated New York reads ÒHenry Landborn company B 13th Mass Regt reported wounded in battle Saturday where is he and what condition.Ó Boston dated telegraph reads ÒCan you give any information of Carl Knobs of Thirteenth Mass Regt. When last heard from was in Post Hospital MansionsÓ Sent by Rosa Knobs. These two telegraphs were sent ten days after the 13th was heavily engaged near Bald Hill, on the Chinn farm, where 36 officers were killed or wounded. VF condition, Historic Civil War telegraphs.

New Haven, Connecticut, 1886, Full side view of a Winchester repeating rifle at top of letter to customer regarding problems with their rifle, VF condition.

Chicago, Illinois, 1907, 16-page script with paper covers published by Denison & Co., Image of character in blackface on cover with list of additional titles available on the back cover, VF condition.

Chicago, Illinois, 1912, Memorial Composition for piano by William Baltzell and dedicated to the Titanic's musicians; front page of folder with various Titanic images by Z.A. Hendrick but with some small edge tears. Great Titanic collectors piece.

Paducah, Kentucky, 1864, Pass for soldier to be absent from camp until 4PM on Aug 13 1864 and signed by all the appropriate officers, Fine condition with some aging along folds. The 132 Regt of Illinois Volunteers was a Ò100 DaysÓ unit established the 1st June, 1864, and was stationed in Kentucky to provide relief for veteran troops. Standing Native American Woman on left. Signed by Col. T.J. Picket. Pickett served throughout the Civil War, becoming Lieutenant Colonel of the 69th Illinois Volunteers in 1862. He was a very active mason and had the T.J. Pickett Lodge named for him. He was the Tenth Grand Master of Illinois, who was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 17, 1821, and came to Peoria, Illinois with his parents in 1836. He learned the printing trade there, later becoming a journalist and publisher and published papers in Peoria, Pekin, and Rock Island, Illinois; Paducah, Kentucky, and Lincoln, Nebraska . At the close of the war, he moved his home and business interests to Paducah, Kentucky.

India, 1876, Power of attorney granted by Henry Cayley in Calcutta to the Secretary, Treasurer and the Deputy Secretary of the Bank of Bengal to trade certain financial instruments on his behalf, Light Green 8 Rupee Queen Victoria stamp top left, Henry Cayley was a well known British surgeon in India during the mid and latter part of the 19th century, Fine condition.

Davenport, Iowa, 1906, Letter from the ÒRed Jacket Manufacturing Co.Ó (maker of industrial pumps) to prospective customer, Letterhead with full color Indian Chief logo and affected by some light toning, Accompanied by company brochure with similar one-color logo and view of Seneca Indian village, VF condition.

New Orleans, Louisiana, 1875, Group of 8, $20, 5%, 50 year bonds, vignettes of allegorical females, two young girls and New Orleans seal, usual mixed condition, VF to AU condition group, ABNC.

Northampton, MA, March 30, 1946, Free Frank envelope with Grace Coolidge signature Frank on top, 5.75 by 3.75 inch letter addressed to friends in Northampton, XF condition, Grace Coolidge was the First Lady from 1924 to 1928 when her husband decided not to rerun for president.

Boston, Massachusetts, 1867, An order on 23 March 1867 for Ò$51Ó of 10c stamps, Ò$55Ó of 25c stamps and Ò$50Ó of 50c stamps placed by the Boston and Providence RR Co. with the $156 face value delivered for just $150 with the 4% commission break on larger purchases, Signed by Postmaster John Palfrey on the back side and with a 2c Washington revenue tax stamp affixed and cancelled on the front side, Also includes list of number of stamps per sheet depending on denomination and face value of sheets from 210 stamps for 1 and 2 cent stamps down to 54 stamps for the $20 stamp Sheet, VF condition aside from small ink erosion area at top plus a couple of tiny edge breaks, Unusual piece of philatelic related ephemera.

New York, 1896, ÒJohn P. Lovell Arms Co.Ó letterhead showing vignettes of their two locations plus products offered, accompanied by mailing envelope (stamp removed) with typewriter design, Fine condition.

Lot of 3 full color letterheads, Includes: 1).Chicago, Illinois, 1895, Coit & Co. ÒMixed PaintsÓ paint can. 2).New York, 1900, Continental Paper Bag Co. vignette of globe and paper bag. 3).Wisconsin, 1907, ÒCream City Sash & Door Co.Ó vignette of Santa's Elves on Globe. All in fine condition.

St. Louis, Missouri, 1896, E.C. Meacham Arms (St. Louis) elaborate letterhead design incorporating fishing, cycling, boxing, fencing and hunting/rifle themes, accompanied by Ògun coverÓ showing Winchester repeating rifle (stamp removed), Fine to VF condition.

Carson City, Nevada, 1889, ÒMemorandum of Silver Bullion DepositedÓ on account of purchase made by the Director of the Mint and with detailed inventory and pricing of the deposit and charges of bar of bullion weighing 141 ounces, #71, Fine condition aside from some light aging along a vertical fold. Historic Mint well known for the rare ÒCCÓ imprint on gold and silver coins.

ND (ca.1880-1900's), Lot of 2 pieces of related Sample cigar labels, Includes Inner and outer sample labels without company name, with Multicolor image, The inner with minor tears on the right margin away form the design, Very Fine condition, Krueger & Braun. Attractive holiday Cigar Label piece.

New York, 1939, Attractive invitation with silver embossed logo of the fair at top and request for attendance, along with Pres. Roosevelt, at the opening ceremonies, Accompanied by the mailing envelope addressed to a Dr. George McCreevy of NY City. Invitation folded in half and with a tiny tone spot. Fine condition, Unusual and rare World's Fair souvenir.

New York, NY, 1902, Tiffany & Co. designed and engraved three-page program bound by ribbons with title page, dinner menu and entertainment programme (includes ÒPress Eldridge - Commander in Chief of the Army of FunÓ and ÒThe World's Greatest Banjo QuartetÓ as well as eccentric dancers). A trivial bit of soiling on title page with other pages as new. XF condition.

1897, Delmonico's dinner menu for NY Journal reception for young Cuban Cossio Y Cisneros who was charged by the Spanish in Cuba of conspiracy and spirited out of a Cuban prison and to the United States aboard the Seneca who became a Òposter childÓ for proponents of US entering war with Spain, menu with US and Cuban flags at top and engraved inscription, Fine condition with some aging and toning. Rare Spanish-American War ephemera.

New York, ND (ca.1890's), Schoverling, Daly & Gales Gun and Sporting Goods letterhead with images of rifle, shotgun and bicycle, VF condition.

1903-1926, Group of four letterheads including Brass & Copper Co. (2 different including one with couple dozen images of rivets and burs), Dye manufacturer with full color Revolutionary War scene and Flour Milling Co. with food related logo, Fine condition group.

Lot of 2 items, Ohio, 1903, ÒThe Lincoln-Lee LegionÓ Abstinence Dept of the Anti-Saloon League of America two-color abstinence pledge card with images of Lincoln and Lee, their respective residences and the flag, accompanied by simple anti-alcohol slogan card, VF condition. Great temperance movement collectible pieces.

Hamilton, Ohio, 1873, $1000 Insurance on a stock of leaf tobacco, #4918, Black print with ornate title, Three ABNC vignettes below title Farmers sitting on wheat on left moving locomotive leaving town center and falls with mill and trestle on right, Fine condition with folding creases, ABNC.

Ohio, 1932, $1000, Black on red border and underprint, Certificate and some promotional sheets for Health-O Quality Products Co. handwriting analysis materials, VF condition.

Niles, Ohio, 1911, Engraved image of McKinley flanked by flags on mint certificate certifying holder as member of the association, Engraved seal at bottom. AU to Uncirculated condition.

Cleveland, Ohio, 1859, Lot of 3 pieces, Railroad passes from 1859 along with handwritten correspondence on Cleveland, Gainesville & Ashtabula Rail Road Co. letterhead. The rail road passes are dated August 15, 1859, one is for the Buffalo & Erie Rail Road from Buffalo to Erie and the other is for the Cleveland & Erie Rail Road and the route from Erie to Cleveland. The passes are signed by the respective superintendents and whom the pass is made out to. Correspondence is to a Cousin Henry, as are the railway passes, and describes a pleasant trip to visit someone aside from the bad persistent cough the person had. The passes are, according to the letter, an ÒinducementÓ to have the cousin visit them in the winter as he told someone he would. VF to XF condition.

Toledo, Ohio, ND (ca.1890's), Multicolor Santa with gifts and animals; 6.75 x 4.5 inches, back side is a promotional ad for Woolson Spice Co.'s Lion Coffee. Corner bend top right and some mounting scuffs on back. Fine condition.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Lot of Two different company invoices; 1887 with monocolor images of various tents and awnings; 1881 invoice of a monocolor tent and a 2-color awning design. Fine condition.

Kelly's Island, Ohio, 190x, Lot of 43 unused sheets with attractive multi-design logo including barrel storage room, grape pressing room, bottle storage, etc., some with a little aging or toning but majority fresh, VF to new condition.

York, Pennsylvania, ND (ca.1890-1900), 15 sheets with full-color design images of the various cigar brands, few sheets with light bends or crease, still VF condition.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1860, Congressional license for carrying on coasting trade (domestic trade only) for one year, attractive steamboat vignette on blue paper, A U.S. Government authorized License, VF condition.

Ruby Valley (250 miles East of Fort Churchill), September 17, 1861, Telegraph from James Ganeble to Hon. M.S. Latham (Senator from California who had been governor until 1859) discussing the order of for General Sumner to remove troops protecting mail routes to the West Coast from Indian attacks and suggesting that blankets and flour might accomplish, through good will, as much or more than the presence of troops and at a lower cost. The telegraph reads, ÒIn consequence of anticipated troubles with secessionists in Southern California General Sumner has ordered the troops intended for the protection of the overland mails and telegraph to march at once for Los Angeles and San Bernardino. This movement will leave this route unprotected from what I have seen and can learn of the Indians I am satisfied that forty or fifty thousand dollars expected for blankets and flour for them will answer fully as well a regt of soldiers if the good will make the appropriation which is not one twentieth the cost of sanctioning the troops for one year and let it be judiciously expedited by the mail and telegraph companies at the different stations I am satisfied and shall need no other protection the Indians one in a very destitute condition the crops of nuts and seeds this season very light and I am fully convinced that if the appropriation is not made nor troops furnished for the protection of the route that one shall neither be able to work the telegraph nor run the mails this winter. Please give the matter your immediate attention and telegraph the results. The snow will soon be upon us and no time should be lost as nothing can be transported here in winter. Respectfully James GanebleÓ. The Magnetic Telegraph Co. was the first telegraph company and founded by Samuel Morse and partners, VF-fine condition telegraph correspondence from the Civil War on early telegraph company telegram form.

San Francisco, California, September 1st, 1861, Correspondence from Colonel James H. Carleton ÒTelegraph has come from five regiments. I am now Senior officer of California Volunteers. Don't permit me to be men slaughteredÓ. Davis is Senior officer of Cavalry. A regular should command that armÓ Signed James H. Carleton. Carelton was in charge of the New Mexico Agency during the Civil War, It was the approach of Carleton's California Column in September 1862 that finally caused Confederate General H.H. Sibley to abandon all thoughts of taking New Mexico, Great condition telegraph from the Civil War.

San Antonio Texas, 1921, Full color letterhead to prospective distributor in St. Louis quoting prices and terms with a nice full-color image of lit cigar at top and underprint of factory at bottom. VF condition.

Virginia, 1861, Printed ballot with State Seal for election of May 23 1861 for House of Delegates candidate D.C. Dunn (added signature of A.B. Clark and signed by J.R. McKee on back) for the Ordinance of Secession (which passed overwhelmingly), Fine condition aside from a couple of folds and a bit of soiling, Rare souvenir of that troubled time.

1857-1873, Assortment (some Wheeling Va.) with various vignettes as Piano, Anvil, Manufacturing Plants, Food, Storefront, etc., mixed condition, Good-Fine condition.

1968, 33 1/3 rpm recording of portion of Nixon's 1968 acceptance speech used as campaign material, record on cardboard in sealed plastic, VF condition.

Hawaii, 19xx, <1000 Shares, Specimen Stock, Black on yellow border and underprint, Sugar plantation with locomotive leaving factory top center, Red SPECIMEN overprints and POC's, VF-XF condition, HBNC.

New Jersey, 1928, 100 Shares, Issued and Cancelled Stock, #NY10894, Black on green border and underprint, Bald Eagle on bee hive top center, Black cancelled stamps and POC's, Fine condition, ABNC.

New York, 1975, 100 Shares, Pin-Punch Specimen Stock, Black on orange border and underprint, Sitting allegorical woman top center holding winged wheel with farming scene to the left and industrial scene to the right, VF-XF condition, SCBNC.

NY, ND (ca.1900-1920), Less than 100 Shs, Specimen overprints, POCs, Black on brown, Double decker bus and auto on wide street. XF condition, ABNC. Scarce and attractive early auto certificate.

California, 1921, Odd Shares, Specimen Stock, Brown border with Company logo vignette, POC's, HBNC., XF to Uncirculated condition, XF condition. Rare and early automobile variety that is possibly unique.

Delaware, 1923, 1 Share, Issued and Uncancelled, #152, Black on green border and underprint, Vignette top left of allegorical man with hands on early steering wheel Green seal bottom left, VF condition. The stock was issued to help build the track the first one built of wood was completed in 1923. The first race which cost a staggering $55,000 at the time was a complete success. The track would be used for races over next ten years.

1919, 20 Shares, Issued and uncancelled, green border and underprint, old fashioned cars and trucks with white walls in busy city scene, Fine to VF condition, Scarce and great vignette.

Delaware, 1921, Specimen $100,000. 6% Secured Serial Coupon Gold Bond, Series F. Orange border w/ eagle vignette. Perfin canceled. , XF. In 1914, Pierre S. du Pont invested in the fledgling automobile industry, buying stock of General Motors (GM). The following year he was invited to sit on GM's board of directors and would eventually be appointed the company's chairman. In 1921, the ÒDuPont American Industries, Inc. was formed to financially help GM out of difficult financial conditions by issuing bonds collateralized by the 7 Million shares of GM stock DuPont owned. In 1920, Pierre S. du Pont was elected president of General Motors. Under du Pont's guidance, GM became the number one automobile company in the world. This bond represent DuPonts financed purchase of 7 Million shares of stock. Rare bond with only 2 found in the archive.

Maine, 1888, 20 Shares, Issued and Uncancelled Stock, #67, Black ornate border, Bald Eagle center, VF condition, John A. Lowell & Co. Sterling Bicycle Co. (also known as Sterling Cycle Works) was a 19th century American bicycle company first based in Chicago, Illinois before relocating to Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Maryland, 1923, 54 Shares, Issued and Uncancelled Stock, Black on blue border and underprint, VF condition, SBNC.

Michigan, 1949, 100 Specimen Shares, Black on blue border and underprint, 3 factory vignettes top center, VF-XF condition, HBNC.

Lansing, MI, ND (ca. 1915-25), Odd Shares, Black with no underprint or borders, Allegorical women flank REO winged logo, Purple cancelled overprints and Ò3946Ó referring to the plate number, VF condition. Historic Michigan Automobile company. Republic BNC.

New Jersey, 1900, 100 Shares, Issued and Uncancelled Stock, #C352, Black on brown border and underprint, Bald Eagle perched on the American shield with U.S flag behind it top center, Fine condition, ABNC.

New York, 1922, $500, 1st Mortgage 25 Year 6 1/2% Gold Specimen Bond, Black on green border and underprint, Two allegorical women sitting on the globe by the seaside, Red SPECIMEN overprints POC's and red s/n Ò00000Ó, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

New York, ND (ca. 1910-20), 100 Shares, Specimen Stock, Blue border with Allegorical men flanking automobile wheel, Specimen overprint, POC's, HBNC., XF to Uncirculated condition.

New York, 19xx (ca.1960's), <100 Shares, Stock Proof, Green print proof on light brown paper, Woman with city to her right and touching parking meter top center, VF condition, SCBNC.

Pennsylvania, 1921, 20 Shares, Issued and Uncancelled Stock, #1089, Black ornate border with green underprint and seal, Bald Eagle holding American shield top center, VF condition, Jas. H. Matthews & Co.

Delaware, ND (ca.1920-40's). 100 Shares, Specimen, Common, Light brown border, Zepplin, Tri-Motor Airplane over airport with locomotive and steamship. POC's. XF condition, HBNC.

Delaware, ND, Proof Stock, Vignette top center of Flying single prop plane, Purple cancellation stamps, Fine condition.

Delaware, 1949, $500, 4% Debenture, Specimen Bond, Black on brown border and underprint, God of Mercury standing top center holding a caduceus in right and hand and winged wheel in left hand with U.S. capitol building and large city behind him, VF condition, ABNC.

Hong Kong, 19xx, Specimen ADR, Black on purple border and underprint, POC's, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

Kansas, 1983, Odd shares, 8% Convertible Subordinated Debenture, Pin-Punch Specimen Bond, Black on purple border and underprint, Two sitting allegorical woman flanking a globe with the Cessna atop it, Specimen overprints, POC's, VF-XF condition, ABNC. Rare bond specimen from this legendary airplane manufacturer.

Nevada, 1971, $1000, 5 3/4% Subordinated Debenture, Black on brown border and underprint, Woman top center in the clouds looking down at flying Concorde, Red SPECIMEN overprints and POC's, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

Nevada, 1930, 300 Shares, Issued Stock, Black ornate border with gold seal, Company logo top left, VF condition.

Delaware, 1945, $1000, 15 Year 3 1/2% Convertible Income Debenture, Specimen Bond, Black on orange border and underprint, God of Mercury standing top center, Blue SPECIMEN overprints and POC's, blue s/n Ò00000Ó, VF condition, ABNC.

Alabama, 19xx, Specimen Stock, Black on blue border and underprint, Vignette middle center of collie with baby, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

Arizona, 1901, 5 Shares, Issued and Cancelled Stock, #41, Allegorical female bust on left with reclined Native American top center and green seal bottom left, VF condition.

California, 19xx (ca.1940's), <100 Shares, Specimen Stock, Black on blue border and underprint, Bank building top center flanked by allegorical women with city and countryside behind them, VF-XF condition, SBNC.

California, 19xx, Stock Proof, Black on green border and underprint on light brown paper, Company logo top center, VF condition with crease down center from folding, SBNC.

California, <100 Shares, Specimen Stock, Black on green border and underprint, Bank entrance to center flanked by two allegorical figures, Red SPECIMEN overprints and POC's, VF condition, SBNC.

Colorado, 19xx, Stock Proof, Black ornate border with portrait of allegorical woman top center, Purple cancelled stamps, VG condition tears and discoloration present, RBNC.

Connecticut, 1986, Specimen Stock, Black on blue border and underprint, A vignette of a buck in a river middle left with vignette of lady holding globe with countryside to her right and metropolis to her left top center, Black SPECIMEN overprints and POC's, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

19xx, Specimen Stock, Black on brown border and underprint, Bald Eagle perched on American shield top center with lake and moving locomotive behind it, Red SPECIMEN overprints POC's and red s/n Ò0000Ó, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

Delaware, 1985, Specimen Stock, Black on orange border and underprint, Preferred stock from their IPO, VF-XF condition, SCBNC.

Delaware, 1996, Specimen Stock, Class B Common Stock, Blue border with title, Pin-punch Specimen, XF condition, ABNC. (SC-USBNC printed border). This is a cancelled stock that has only collector's value and has no value as a security. Early class B shares of Warren Buffett's company. The name speaks for itself.

Delaware, 2002, Pin-Punch Specimen Stock, Lot of 2, Black on blue border and underprint, Charles Schwab top center with stock ticker computer and telephone, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

Delaware, 1984, Pin-Punch Specimen Stock, Black on orange border and underprint, Portrait of gentlemen top center, POC's, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

Delaware, 1961, Specimen Stock, Black on blue border and underprint with no vignette, Red SPECIMEN overprints POC's and red s/n Ò00000Ó, VF-XF condition, ABNC. Dun & Bradstreet traces its history back to July 20, 1841, with formation of The Mercantile Agency in New York City by Lewis Tappan.

Delaware, 1972-1980, Varying Denominations and Colors, Specimen Stock Lot of 3, Vignette of woman with her hands below and above the company's name top center, Red SPECIMEN overprints and POC's, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

Delaware, 19xx (ca.2000's), Pin-Punch Specimen Stock, Black on multi colored border and underprint, Picture on top right of 30 Pine St offices and portraits of Marcus Goldman and Samuel Sachs top left, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

Delaware, 1990, Pin-Punch, Specimen Stock, Black on dark blue border and underprint, Vignette of J.P.Morgan's New York City headquarters top center, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

Delaware, 19xx, Stock Proof, Black on green border and underprint, Vignette of two bankers top center on light brown paper, VF condition, SCBNC.

Delaware, 198x, Pin-Punch Specimen Stock, Black on green border and underprint, VF-XF condition, SCBNC.

Delaware, 1988, Pin-Punch Specimen Stock, Black on green border and underprint, Allegorical woman top left holding globe and flame, VF-XF condition, SCBNC.

Delaware, 1987, Odd Shares, Pin-Punch Specimen Stock, Black on green border and underprint, VF-XF condition, SCBNC.

New York, 1924, $500, 1st Mortgage Collateral 7% Sinking Fund Gold Specimen Bond, Black on orange border and underprint, Older allegorical figure reclined top center and reading script, Red SPECIMEN overprints and POC's, Coupons attached, Red SPECIMEN overprints and POC's, VF-XF condition, ABNC. Scarce.

Louisiana, 1836, $444.44 or 100 Sterling or 1200 G's, 5% Issued and Cancelled Bond, Black print with black ornate border, Purple cancellation stamps, VF-XF condition. Signed by the 10th Governor of Louisiana Edward White Sr. and the Secretary of State. Edward Douglass White, Sr. (March 3, 1795 Ð April 18, 1847) was the tenth Governor of Louisiana and a member of the United States House of Representatives. He served five nonconsecutive terms in Congress as an adherent of Henry Clay of Kentucky and the Whig Party. White's father, James White, was a delegate to the Continental Congress.

Louisiana, 1971, <100 Shares, Pin-Punch Specimen Stock, Black on orange border and underprint, Jefferson portrait top center, VF-XF condition, FBNC.

Massachusetts, 18xx, Specimen Stock, Black ornate border, Bald Eagle top center on pipe, POC's, VF condition, ABNC.

Louisiana, 1920, $500, 6% 2nd Mortgage Gold Bond, Specimen Bond, Coupons attached, Black on orange border and underprint, Vignette of a cotton plant top center, Red SPECIMEN overprints and POC's with blue s/n Ò00000Ó, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

Maryland, 19xx (ca.1970's), Specimen Stock, Black on red border and underprint with yellow paper, Allegorical man beside globe writing with quiver bottom right, Fold crease down center aside from that VF condition, SCBNC.

Mississippi, 1877, 10 Shares, Issued and Uncancelled Stock, Black print with black ornate border and underprint, Vignette top center of reclined allegorical woman with shipping to her right and a moving locomotive to her left, VF-XF condition, Douglas Engraver & Lithographer.

New Orleans, Louisiana, 19xx, <100 Shares, Specimen Stock, Black on blue border and underprint, Bald Eagle top center, Small red SPECIMEN overprints POC's and red s/n ÒC00000Ó, VF-XF condition, E.A. Wright BNC.

New Jersey, 19xx, <100 Shares, Pin-Punch Specimen Stock, Black on orange border and underprint, Corporate logo top center flanked by two allegorical women, POC's, VF-XF condition, Central BNC.

New York, 19xx, 100 Shares, Specimen Stock, Black on orange border and underprint, Allegorical woman with scales top left and small child, Red SPECIMEN overprint and POC's, blue s/n Ò00000Ó, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

Lot of 3 specimen Stocks, All with Hamilton Portrait, includes 2 in green and one in red, all in XF with specimen overprints. Scarce banking trio. ABNC.

New York, 19xx (ca.1910-20), 1/2 Share, Specimen Stock, Black on brown border and underprint, Indian and sailor sitting on beach with sailing ship on left and bluffs on right, POC's and red s/n Ò00000Ó, VF-XF condition, ABNC. Scarce NY banking stock certificate specimen.

New York, 19xx, 500 Shares, Specimen Stock, Black on green border and underprint, Sailor sitting down in front of ocean with sailing ship Indian sitting in front of bluffs with people canoeing , VF-XF condition, ABNC.

New York, 188x, Unissued 209 bound stocks, Black ornate border, Bald Eagle top center grasping at American Shield, VF-XF condition, W.E. Badeau.

New York, 1868-1893, Lot of 5 Issued and Cancelled Stock, Black print with ornate border, George Washington on horse on left with small vignettes in the four corners of a eagle, dog, farmers, and temple, Fine condition, W.E. Sibell.

New York, 1882-84, Issued and Cancelled Stock Lot of 3, Black print with ornate border and farming vignette top center, Fine condition, Dennison & Brown.

New York, 1906, $500 - 102 Pounds Sterling - 2100 marks - 2,590 Francs - 1243 Guilders. Printed in 4 languages, English, French, Dutch and German I think. 4% Gold Mortgage Bond. Slate border with impressive panoramic New York City vignette. ABNCo. Specimen w/coupons, XF. Rare.

New York, 1933, $1,000. 5% Gold Bond. Slate blue border and underprint with large impressive Mutual Life building in middle, small building on bottom and impressive eagle in left border area. Specimen with POC's and coupons, VF condition with toning and a couple soiled areas due to handling, but impressive looking certificate. Extremely rare legend printed in red in middle only seen on railroad bonds before this piece. The legend is altering the ÒPayable in GoldÓ clause to ÒPayable in any coin or currency which at the time of payment is legal tenderÓ. ABNC.

Ohio, 1921, Lot of 141 Bound Stocks, Issued Stock, Black on orange border and underprint with gold seal, Company logo and address top center, F condition.

Pennsylvania, 1917, 15 Shares, Issued and Cancelled, #C1726, Vignette top center of white dog named ÒPrinceÓ, VF condition, ABNC.

Virginia, 1863, 5 Shares, Issued and Uncancelled Stock, #1586, Cherub running on water top center with galleon behind, Fine condition with rip on right side, Underwood, Bald & Spencer.

Puerto Rico, ND, Specimen Stock, Black on green border and underprint, Bald Eagle perched top center, Red SPECIMEN overprints and POC's, VF condition, SCBNC.

California, 19xx, Specimen Stock, Black on green border and underprint, Man holding wine barrel amongst vineyards in underprint, Red SPECIMEN overprints, VF-XF condition, SCBNC.

Napa, California. Odd Shs. Pin punch ÒSpecimenÓ. Class A common Stock. Green border with light green undertint of winery. Facsimile signature of Robert Mondavi. Choice uncirculated. Rare Specimen certificate from this famous pioneer California wine maker. XF condition. Jeffries BNC.

California, 1984, Odd Shares, Specimen Stock, Black on chestnut brown border and underprint, Photographic vignette of wine barrels top center, Pin punch cancels, VF-XF condition, SCBNC. Rare wine industry stock certificate. Ken Kwit facsimile signature as president of Sonoma Vineyards at the time the largest publicly held winery in America.

New York, 19xx, Odd Shares, Specimen Stock, Black on blue border and underprint, Company logo top center, Red SPECIMEN overprints POC's, VF-XF condition, SBNC.

New York, 1902, 25 Shares, Issued and Uncancelled Stock, #20, Black on blue border and underprint, Vignette of young girl holding baby top left and and top right, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

Pennsylvania, 1932, 25 Shares, Issued and Cancelled Stock, #0214, Black on orange border and underprint, Vignette of part of Fort Pitt top center, Fine condition numerous creases, RBNC.

Illinois and California, 1892, $500, 6% 5 Year Collateral Trust Specimen Bond, 10 Coupons attached, Black on orange border and underprint, Vignette top center of canal with paddlewheel boat and covered bridge, Red SPECIMEN overprints POC's and red s/n Ò0000Ó, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

New Jersey, 1895, $500. 6% second mortgage bond. Green border with cattle roping vignette. ABNCo. Litho Specimen with coupons, VF, rare western cattle ranching bond.

Wyoming, 1886, $1000, Sinking Fund Issued and Uncancelled Gold Bond, Coupons attached, #672, Black on brown border and underprint, Vignette of a steer top center and large gold seal bottom left, VF-XF condition.

Georgia, 19xx, Specimen Stock, Black on brown border and underprint, Vignette of modern loom top center with bald eagle on the left and a sheep on the right, POC's, VF-XF condition, SCBNC.

Oregon, 2000, Odd Shares, Specimen Stock, Black on red border and underprint, Vignette of Mercury top center with globes on either side with blue Nike logo beside them, VF-XF condition, SCBNC.

California, 19xx (ca.1920 - 1930), 100 Shs., Unissued Stock, Orange border with theatrical masks vignette, XF condition, SBNC.

Delaware, 1986, Odd Shares, Specimen Stock, Black on green border and underprint, Purple Specimen overprints POC's and red stamp that reads ÒReturn to record & specimen deskÓ, VF-XF condition, ABNC. Ron Howard and Brian Grazer's entertainment production company formed in 1986.

Delaware, ND (ca.1960's), $1000, 5% Convertible Subordinated Debenture, Specimen Bonds, Black on brown border and underprint, Vignette of company logo top center flanked by buildings, Red SPECIMEN overprints and POC's red s/n ÒRM 20000Ó, VF-XF condition, SCBNC.

Delaware, 1972, <100 Shares, Specimen Stock, Black on brown border and underprint, Nude reclined female top center, Red large and small SPECIMEN overprints POC's, VF-XF condition, ABNC

Delaware, 1969, Specimen Shares, Black on blue border and underprint, Border contains numerous circus acts, clowns, animals, etc. Ringling Bros. slogan ÒThe Greatest Show on EarthÓ bottom center, Very colorful and fun certificate, POC's, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

Delaware, 1922, 6 Shares, Issued and Uncancelled Stock, #231, Black on green border and underprint, Company name top center, Aside from minor fold creases VF-XF condition, ABNC. Selznick an early 20th century film producer worked at several large Hollywood production companies before forming his own which would producer ÒGone With the Wind.Ó

Indiana, 1884, 20 Shares, Issued Stock, Black ornate border, Small vignette top center of Bison and boy with sun rising behind them, VF condition.

New Jersey, 19xx, <100 Shares, Specimen Stock, Black on orange border and underprint, Company logo top center flanked by two sitting allegorical women, Red SPECIMEN overprints POC's and blue s/n Ò00000Ó, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

New York, 1935, $1000, 1st Mortgage Sinking Fund Loan, Specimen Bond, Coupons attached, Black on Brown border and underprint, Three allegorical figures top center two sitting with one standing between them, Red SPECIMEN overprint, POC's, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

New York, NY, 1865, 1 Shares, Issued and uncancelled but transferred, Black with no underprint, Capital Stock 6,000 Shares, Unlisted Type, Henry Wells, William Fargo and Holland autographs, bulldog facing left with small eagle on top flanked b train station with train on left and steamship with wharf scene on right, Fine to VF condition with light toning and foxing, Scarce unlisted earlier Stock Capitalization variety.

New York, NY, 1873, 20 Shares, Issued and punch and ink cancelled, Black on light pink-orange underprint, Capital Stock 180,000 Shares, Type VI, William Fargo, Knapp and Holland autographs, bulldog facing right, VF condition, Scarce later variety.

Pennsylvania, 1923, 1 Share, Issued and Uncancelled Stock, #261, Black on blue border and underprint, Flame emitting radiant light top center, VF-XF condition, Albert King & co. Lithography.

ND (ca.1960-70), Odd Shs, Black on green border and underprint, Allegorical woman with lamp im middle, Specimen, POC, XF Condition. ABNC.

New York, ND (ca.1933), <100 shs., Specimen Stock, Green border with no vignette, POC's, CBNC., XF to Uncirculated condition. Early post prohibition stock.

Delaware, 19xx (ca. 1920-30), <100 Shares, Specimen Stock, Black on orange border and underprint, Reapers flanked by two sitting allegorical men, Blue SPECIMEN overprints POC's, XF condition, ABNC.

Massachusetts, ND (ca.1990's), Pin-Punch Specimen Stock, Black on blue border and underprint, Vignette of Samuel Adams beer logo top center, AU condition, Northern BNC.

Washington, 19xx (ca.1980-1990's), Specimen Bond, Black on blue border and underprint, Large Starbuck Logo vignette top center, Red ÒSPECIMENÓ overprints. Choice uncirculated condition, SCBNC.

Washington, 19xx (ca.1980-1990's), Specimen Bond, Black on green border and underprint, Large Starbuck Logo vignette top center, Red ÒSPECIMENÓ overprints. Choice uncirculated condition, SCBNC.

Belgium, 1908, Issued Bond, Coupons attached, Blue print with ornate blue border and light orange underprint, Red stamp top right, VF-XF condition, Brux. IMP Vve Monnom.

Belgium, 1914, 250 Francs, Issued and Cancelled Bond, Black on green border and underprint, #25991, Vignette top left of trolley moving in front of mosques, VF condition, J. Verschuerren.

Bolivia, 1928, Die #T-673341, Coat of Arms flanked by allegorical figures images above issuer and terms of bond, die number at top, XF condition, ABNC.

Bolivia, 19xx, 500 Bolivianos, Series 1B Specimen Bond, Coupons attached, Black on green border and underprint, Vignettes on bottom left and right of women and top center of young man on horse at mill with young girl tugging on harness, Red SPECIMEN overprints POC's and red s/n Ò00000Ó, VF-XF condition, ABNC.

Bolivia, 1826, 100 Pesos Loan, The 1826 Congress authorized 1,000,000 Pesos in issued bonds. Black on cream colored paper, Embossed seal on top left, S/N 928, Signed by 2 officials, Almost Uncirculated condition, scarce early Bolivia government Bond.

Brazil, 1926, 250 Francs, Issued and uncancelled bond, Black on ornate blue border and underprint, Minor stains and edge splits, otherwise VF.

Brazil, 1931, 250 Francs, 5% 40 Year Issued and Uncancelled Bond, Coupons attached, #184646, Black on blue border and underprint, Brazilian seal top left, VF condition.

Brazil, 1908, 500 Francs, 5% Loan, Issued and Uncancelled Bond, #075728, Black on turquoise border and underprint, Moving locomotive on top left and right, VF condition with small tears along the edges, Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co.

Brazil, 1910, 500 Francs, 4% Loan, Issued and Uncancelled Bond, #002283, Black on blue border and underprint, Locomotives moving over bridges on top left and right, VF condition, Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co.

Britain, 1858, 1 Share, Issued and Uncancelled Stock, #0193, Black print, Pink one Penny Victoria stamp top right, VF-XF condition.

Russia, 1889, Specimen Stock, Blue print with ornate left margin border and ornate title no vignette, S/N 800, VF-XF condition. Rare Russian related certificate.

Mexico, 1887, 10 Pounds, Issued and uncancelled, Black with no vignette, coupons attached, Rare Mexican silver mining company.

Britain, Feb 16th, 1724, Power of Attorney for selling and transferring capital stock, Printed in black with vignette of company's arms top center, 3 Six Pence stamp imprints top left, 2 Different red wax seals bottom left and right, Fine condition. South Sea Co. was incorporated in 1711 and had exclusive trading right to Spanish South America. Main purpose of the company was to fund the government debt incurred during the War of Spanish Succession. Speculation in the stock then led to the famous South Sea Bubble in 1720. (Sotheby's Lot 592 Date (?)).

Britain, July 14th, 1720, Power of Attorney for subscribing in capital stock, Printed in black with no vignettes, 3 Six Pence stamp imprints top left, Red wax seal mid right side, Fine condition. South Sea Co. was incorporated in 1711 and had exclusive trading right to Spanish South America. Main purpose of the company was to fund the government debt incurred during the War of Spanish Succession. Speculation in the stock then led to the famous South Sea Bubble in 1720. (Sotheby's Lot 591 date (?)).

Chile, 18xx, Lot of 2 proof bonds, both printed on india paper, includes $100, proof Bond of complete design, black on orange border and underprint, Reaper vignette on left, allegorical woman on right, arms bottom center, and also included is the proof of the border and underprint in orange, VF condition, ABNC. Rare as proof bonds.

Chile, 1922, $1,000, 7% 20 year external loan sinking fund gold bond, Black on green border and underprint, Allegorical women flanking arms of Chile vignette, Specimen with coupons, VF condition, ABNC. Overprinted with legend, rare variety with only 3 found in the archive.

China, 1987, Pin-Punch Specimen Stock, Black on red border and underprint, No vignette, VF-XF condition, SCUSBNC.

China, 1913, 20 Pounds Sterling - 189.40 Rubles, Issued and uncancelled, coupons attached, Orange border and underprint with allegorical Mercury sitting on power generator with ships on top with rice harvesting on left and house on hill by shoreline on right, written in 4 languages, s/n 463385, Attractive bond, Waterlow & Sons Ltd.

China, 1898, 100 Sterling, 4 1/2% Gold Loan, Issued bond, Black on orange-brown border and underprint, No vignette but very ornate border; bond in both English and German, Coupons attached and amortization plan on back, F condition.

China, 1898, 25 Sterling, 4 1/2% Gold Loan, Issued bond, Black on red border and underprint, No vignette but very ornate border; bond in both English and German, Coupons attached and amortization plan on back, F condition.