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The E-Sylum: Volume 17, Number 43, October 19, 2014, Article 25

SELECTIONS FROM THE LYN KNIGHT PCDA 2014 SALE

While we're looking at auction lots, here are a few pieces I came across in the Lyn Knight sale at the PCDA show in Rosemont, Illinois on Thursday, November 20, 2014 -Editor

Central American Republic 100 Pesos

Central American Republic 100 Pesos

This magnificent piece is quite possibly the most important bank note of Central America discovered to date. It was used to pay fees at ports of Central America. Of the greatest historical significance; most likely unique. There is even disagreement about how it should be attributed; we created a new category of the Central American Republic! Few documents of any kind from the Central American Republic have survived.

This piece is of added significance as it features the Republic's arms, which irrefutably proves the provenance of the rayed hat counter-stamp on Honduras and Nicaraguan coins of 1823-25. A significant part of this note is hand written. Large size; three punch cancellations. Two hand signatures, including that of the Ministro de Hacienda; hand written notations on back. Ink erosion. Several slits; margin tears. A fantastic collector piece that ties together many different regions of Latin America; the centerpiece of any advanced collection.

To read the complete auction lot description, see:
Central American Republic 100 pesos (www.lynknight.com/ShowAuctionDetails.Asp?auction_Id=239778)

Australia 10 Pounds ND (1949)

1949 Australia 10 Pounds banknote

Highest issued denomination in the King George VI series; Coombs-Watt signatures. Pressed. We have offered this signature combination only a few times in the past twelve years.

To read the complete auction lot description, see:
Australia 10 Pounds ND (1949) (www.lynknight.com/ShowAuctionDetails.Asp?Auction_ID=239678)

Bermuda 10 Shillings Essay ND (ca. 1947)

1947 Bermuda 10 Shillings Essay

Uniface black and white essay; punch cancelled, without serial number. King George VI. "Approved 21.2.1951" at upper left and "submitted 15.2.1951" at upper right. PMG terms this "Ch. UNC 63 EPQ". Unusual in this form.

To read the complete auction lot description, see:
Bermuda 10 Shillings ND (ca. 1947) (www.lynknight.com/ShowAuctionDetails.Asp?Auction_ID=232339)

1918 British West Africa 2 Shillings

1918 British West Africa 2 shillings

Palm tree/Arabic script. WBG terms this "VF 20". Now extremely difficult.

To read the complete auction lot description, see:
British West Africa 2 Shillings 30.3.1918 (www.lynknight.com/ShowAuctionDetails.Asp?Auction_ID=235001)

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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