HIGHLIGHTS FROM ARCHIVES DECEMBER 11, 2015 SALE

Lot 72: Republica De Chile, 1898 Provisional Issue

Santiago, Chile. August 1, 1898, 10 Pesos, P-54Aa, Overprinted on Chile 21, Issued banknote, President J.J.Perez at right, towered bridge at left, back red-brown with "EMISION FISCAL - LEI 1.054 DE 31 DE JULIO 1898" in black, the face has "Plata" (Silver) crossed out so that this note was payable in "Oro" (gold) only, S/N 310373, 2 hand written signatures at bottom and circular stamp to right of portrait, PMG graded Good 4 NET with notation of missing corner, Discovery note from 1898 that has finally seen the light of day, this note is very possibly unique and may be the only opportunity to help complete an entire collection of Chile banknotes. ABNC.

To read the complete lot description, see:
Republica De Chile, 1898 Provisional Issue Rarity Discovery Note. (http://auction.archivesinternational.com/Republica-De-Chile-1898-Provisional-Issue-Rarity-Discovery-Note_i23714773)

Lot 87: National Bank of the Danish West Indies 1905 Issue

St. Thomas, DWI., 1905, 5 Francs in Gold, P-17, Issued banknote, Black on green, gray and orange, King Christian IX at left, palm tree at right, back brown, S/N 298,782, the note appears Choice VF to almost VF+ with large even margins, good colors, no edge faults or pin holes and only a small red mark on the upper right margin about 3-4mm's long, BWC. Rare banknote in any condition and rarely seen issued.

To read the complete lot description, see:
National Bank of the Danish West Indies 1905 Issue. (http://auction.archivesinternational.com/National-Bank-of-the-Danish-West-Indies-1905-Issue_i23714788)

Lot 242: Banco Nacional Del Paraguay, 1886 Issue Proof

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.

To read the complete lot description, see:
Banco Nacional Del Paraguay, 1886 Issue Proof (http://auction.archivesinternational.com/Banco-Nacional-Del-Paraguay-1886-Issue-Proof_i23714943)

Lot 284: United Arab Emirates Currency Board, 1973; Specimen Set

U.A.E., Lot of 5 notes, all Specimens, Each note with Dhow, Camel caravan, palm tree and oil derrick on face, backs have different landmarks and historical designs, Includes 1 Dirham, P-1s, AU to Choice AU with 3 light internal folds on the top right; 5 Dirhams, P-2s, Uncirculated with claims to CU; 10 Dirhams, P-3s, Choice AU to Unc. with a slight internal fold keeping this lovely note from Choice Uncirculated; 50 Dirhams, P-4s, Uncirculated to Choice Uncirculated; and 100 Dirhams, P-5s, Uncirculated but it appears CU. All with "000000" serial numbers with different prefixes and specimen overprints, All of the notes are fresh, with brightly colors and have excellent embossing and sharp corners.

To read the complete lot description, see:
United Arab Emirates Currency Board, 1973; 1976 ND Issue, Specimen Set of 5 Notes. (http://auction.archivesinternational.com/United-Arab-Emirates-Currency-Board-1973-1976-ND-Issue-Specimen-Set-of-5-Notes_i23714985)

Lot 393: All Russian Central Union of Consumer Societies, 1920 Specimen Banknote

Russia. 500 Rubles, P-Unlisted, Black, light green, beige and red design on face with men hailing in fishing nets, Choice AU to Uncirculated with 6 small POC's.

To read the complete lot description, see:
All Russian Central Union of Consumer Societies, 1920 Specimen Banknote (http://auction.archivesinternational.com/All-Russian-Central-Union-of-Consumer-Societies-1920-Specimen-Banknote_i23715094)

Lot 503: Bodie Bluff Consolidated Gold Mining Co

Bodie Mining District, Mono County, California. Aug.13, 1879, 100 Shares, I/U, Black on white paper with ornate title lettering on bottom and monogram on top left, signed by W.P. Minot as president. VF-XF. Rare Bodie District mining stock certificate

To read the complete lot description, see:
Bodie Bluff Consolidated Gold Mining Co., 1879 Issued Stock Certificate. (http://auction.archivesinternational.com/Bodie-Bluff-Consolidated-Gold-Mining-Co-1879-Issued-Stock-Certificate_i23715204)

Lot 674: American Bank Note Co., "Cincinnati" Business Ad Card.

Cincinnati, Ohio. ND ca.1860-70's, 4 x 2.5 inches, Intaglio printed in black on thin card stock, Young Liberty with Cap at left, A.L.Helm, Superintendent, Offices located at No.163 Fourth Street, Cor.of Elm, Cincinnati, Card describes types of printing the company provides. XF condition with mounting remnants on back, extremely rare if not unique, First time seen by cataloger. American BNC. From a new find

To read the complete lot description, see:
American Bank Note Co., "Cincinnati" Business Ad Card. (http://auction.archivesinternational.com/American-Bank-Note-Co-Cincinnati-Business-Ad-Card_i23715375)

Lot 832: FRN, Boston, $5, 1914, Fr#846, Burke | Houston

Boston, MA. $5, 1914, Fr#846, 1-A, S/N A24975295A pp C, Blue Seal, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ, attractive note.

To read the complete lot description, see:
FRN, Boston, $5, 1914, Fr#846, Burke | Houston (http://auction.archivesinternational.com/FRN-Boston-5-1914-Fr-846-Burke-Houston_i23715533)

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