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Mail Bid Sale #1

Spring 2010

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1/8/2010

German States, Kingdom of Westphalia,

5 Franken, black on white parchment

Standard Catalog, these notes are quarterly interest coupons issued by the kingdom’s debt

amortizations treasury. Hand numbered and dated. A very high q

handcut (80-140)

German States, Wurttembergishe Notenbank

100 Mark, denomination in all four corners, arms of Wurttemberg top cen

at Stuttgart and printed by Giesecke & Devrient.

Italian States, Prima Repubblica Romana

50 Bajocchi, the Prima Repubblica Romana (First Roman Republic) was established on February 15

1798 by the French as a client republic under the French Directory with territory taken from the Papal

States. This note was issued by the Sacro

(or Pawnshop) of the Poor of Rome).

significance. Very Good (25-50)

German States, Kingdom of Westphalia, Pick-S810, 31 December 1819

lack on white parchment-like paper, uniface. Arms at top center. As stated in the

Standard Catalog, these notes are quarterly interest coupons issued by the kingdom’s debt

Hand numbered and dated. A very high quality example. About Uncirculated

Wurttembergishe Notenbank, Pick-S979c, 1 January 1911

enomination in all four corners, arms of Wurttemberg top center above bank name.

printed by Giesecke & Devrient. Very Fine (15-30)

pubblica Romana – Monte di Pieta, Pick-S528a, 9 July 1798

he Prima Repubblica Romana (First Roman Republic) was established on February 15

French as a client republic under the French Directory with territory taken from the Papal

his note was issued by the Sacro Monte della Pieta’ di Roma (rough translation:

of Rome). Hand signed, dated, and serial numbered. A note with historical

As stated in the

Standard Catalog, these notes are quarterly interest coupons issued by the kingdom’s debt

About Uncirculated,

ter above bank name. Issued

he Prima Repubblica Romana (First Roman Republic) was established on February 15th,

French as a client republic under the French Directory with territory taken from the Papal

Monte della Pieta’ di Roma (rough translation: Sacred Bank

Hand signed, dated, and serial numbered. A note with historical

Russia, Government Bank, High Command of t

3 Rubles, black and green on ornate orange underprinti

denominations at left and right. Reverse green and

Uncirculated, (15-30)

Russia, East Siberia – Far Eastern Soviet of the Peoples Commissars

10 Rubles, Black on light red/pink underprinting, globe surrounded by clouds with banner at center,

denomination in corners. Government hand stamp vertical at left. Reverse black on green

underprinting, industrial worker at left, agricultural work

This note is one of only three total denominations issued by this issuer, with just over 300,000 notes

issued. Also, this denomination was not present in the

paper pulls upper left & right corners reverse.

Russia, Far East Provisional Government

100 Rubles, this note was originally a Government Credit Note issued by the Russian Government, but

the Far East Provisional Government reissued them with the addition of the two signatures on the

reverse. This is one of the few issues of Russia that were printed by American Banknote Company, a

beautifully designed note that is much scarcer than the Standard Catalo

High Command of the Armed Forces in South Russia, Pick

lack and green on ornate orange underprinting, Imperial double eagle at center,

denominations at left and right. Reverse green and yellow, ornate design with denomination at center.

Far Eastern Soviet of the Peoples Commissars, Pick-S1181b, 1918

Black on light red/pink underprinting, globe surrounded by clouds with banner at center,

denomination in corners. Government hand stamp vertical at left. Reverse black on green

underprinting, industrial worker at left, agricultural worker at right. Ship and train at bottom center.

This note is one of only three total denominations issued by this issuer, with just over 300,000 notes

issued. Also, this denomination was not present in the East Bay Collection Sale. Scarce.

aper pulls upper left & right corners reverse. (200-250)

Far East Provisional Government – Priamur Region, Pick-S1249, 1920

note was originally a Government Credit Note issued by the Russian Government, but

Provisional Government reissued them with the addition of the two signatures on the

reverse. This is one of the few issues of Russia that were printed by American Banknote Company, a

beautifully designed note that is much scarcer than the Standard Catalog reflects. Very Fine (60

ick-S409a, 1918

ng, Imperial double eagle at center,

n with denomination at center.

1918

Black on light red/pink underprinting, globe surrounded by clouds with banner at center,

denomination in corners. Government hand stamp vertical at left. Reverse black on green

er at right. Ship and train at bottom center.

This note is one of only three total denominations issued by this issuer, with just over 300,000 notes

Scarce. Fine, small

note was originally a Government Credit Note issued by the Russian Government, but

Provisional Government reissued them with the addition of the two signatures on the

reverse. This is one of the few issues of Russia that were printed by American Banknote Company, a

Very Fine (60-100)

Mexican Revolution, El Estado de Durango

5 Pesos, these notes were issued by the State of Durango under the authority of the Constitutionalist

Army. This example is from the August 1914 issue, which is scarce

Fine, (20-40)

Mexican Revolution, El Estado de Michoacan de Ocampo

10 Pesos, a true military issue, as it was issued by the state to co

February of 1915. The center signature has an interesting title that is telling of the times: “Governor

and Commandant of the Military.” The state of Michoacan is located in west

Jalisco and west of Estado de Mexico.

Bolivia, El Banco Mercantil, Pick-S171a

1 Boliviano, this note is from the earlier of the two dates known for this issue, series M, issued at

Oruro. Printed by American Banknote

(140-180)

El Estado de Durango, Pick-S736a, SI-DUR-28, August 1914

hese notes were issued by the State of Durango under the authority of the Constitutionalist

August 1914 issue, which is scarcer than the January 1914 issue.

El Estado de Michoacan de Ocampo, Pick-S883a, MI-MIC-8, 5 February 1915

a true military issue, as it was issued by the state to conform to the decree of the military in

February of 1915. The center signature has an interesting title that is telling of the times: “Governor

and Commandant of the Military.” The state of Michoacan is located in west-central Mexico east of

est of Estado de Mexico. Gem Uncirculated (20-35)

S171a, 1 July 1906

his note is from the earlier of the two dates known for this issue, series M, issued at

Oruro. Printed by American Banknote Company (ABNC). Popular Bolivian private bank.

hese notes were issued by the State of Durango under the authority of the Constitutionalist

anuary 1914 issue. Extra

5 February 1915

nform to the decree of the military in

February of 1915. The center signature has an interesting title that is telling of the times: “Governor

central Mexico east of

his note is from the earlier of the two dates known for this issue, series M, issued at

Popular Bolivian private bank. Very Fine

Colombia, El Banco de Pamplona, P-

1 Peso, Engraved and printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., London.

Choice Very Fine, lightly pressed (40

Paraguay, Lezica y Lanus (La Proveeduria del Ejercito)

50 Centimos Fuertes, This note was issued under Argentine occupation as a result of the War of the

Triple Alliance, also known as the Paraguayan War.

Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina, primarily over the important Rio de la Plata region. Lezica y Lanus, one

of the financiers of the war, operated The Proveeduria (supply house) of the Argentine army, and

issued these notes for the purchase of supplies which eventually became circulating currency in the

occupied region. This note has a value of $200 in th

Uncirculated (125-175)

-S711, 9 July 1883

Engraved and printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co., London. Scarce private bank of Colombia.

lightly pressed (40-70)

Lezica y Lanus (La Proveeduria del Ejercito), Pick-S181, 1870

This note was issued under Argentine occupation as a result of the War of the

Triple Alliance, also known as the Paraguayan War. This war was fought between Paraguay and

Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina, primarily over the important Rio de la Plata region. Lezica y Lanus, one

of the financiers of the war, operated The Proveeduria (supply house) of the Argentine army, and

e notes for the purchase of supplies which eventually became circulating currency in the

occupied region. This note has a value of $200 in the new Paraguay catalog by Pratt. Uniface.

Scarce private bank of Colombia.

This note was issued under Argentine occupation as a result of the War of the

This war was fought between Paraguay and

Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina, primarily over the important Rio de la Plata region. Lezica y Lanus, one

of the financiers of the war, operated The Proveeduria (supply house) of the Argentine army, and

e notes for the purchase of supplies which eventually became circulating currency in the

e new Paraguay catalog by Pratt. Uniface.

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