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Photographic Proofs, Unadopted Proofs.
Тред №536921 ответить(65) 03 Марта, 2023 21:59Photographic Proofs, Unadopted Proofs.
Тред №536921 ответить(65) 03 Марта, 2023 21:59Cyprus Central Bank of Cyprus 500 Mils ND (1964-79) Pick 42s Specimen Choice About Uncirculated.
A breathtaking artistic creation by Bradbury Wilkinson & Company. This Specimen has been mounted with adhesive to card stock so that only the back is displayed. A "Central Bank of Cyprus" tag has been affixed to the back of this Specimen. A small corner fold is seen at lower right and rubber stamping at upper right. A red Specimen overprint and a minor spot are also present.
Ceylon Central Bank of Ceylon 100 Rupees 7.30.1960 Front Composite Essay Well Preserved.
An absolutely stunning artistic rendering is present on this unique front essay. Some of the guilloche work is printed. Quite a stunning design which was ultimately not used, regretfully.
Ceylon Central Bank of Ceylon 50 Rupees 4.5.1960 Front and Back Composite Essay's Well Preserved (2).
Sometimes, designs for banknotes are based on photographs, and in other instances, designs are artistic renderings. This excellent essay is hand drawn on both sides. While this exact design was never adopted, many aspects of this prototype are seen on various Ceylonese notes of the 1960s. Unique and pretty.
A 1972 series of banknotes featuring Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike. They were designed by printer Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company, but were not issued. This beautiful 5 Rupees is rare and only available in a trial format. A hole punched cancellation and printer notations are mentioned for accuracy.
Комментарий №539846 ответить 18 Марта, 2023 16:29Famous Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike is the prominent feature of this 1972 10 Rupees. Ultimately, the 1972 notes featuring Bandaranaike were not issued, and are therefore only available in prototype formats. Fresh, original, and scarce. A hole punched cancellation and notations from the printer are mentioned for accuracy.
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