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(x) Government of the Falkland Islands, £1, 10 January 1927, serial number C 16493, green and lilac, value in blue tablet lef

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Lot 574

(x) Government of the Falkland Islands, £1, 10 January 1927, serial number C 16493, green and lilac, value in blue tablet left centre, crowned head of George V at right in blue, two printed signatures low right centre, reverse blue guilloche at centre(Pick 2a, GFI B7b), manuscript CANCELLED across face of note, a fresh and original good extremely fine and extremely rare especially in this grade Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(x) Government of the Falkland Islands, £5, 10 January 1927, serial number C 01610, green, pale pink and blue, value in red t

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Lot 575

(x) Government of the Falkland Islands, £5, 10 January 1927, serial number C 01610, green, pale pink and blue, value in red tablet left centre, crowned head of George V at right in red, two printed signatures low right centre, reverse red guilloche at centre(Pick 3a, GFI B8a), manuscript CANCELLED across face of note, a fresh and original good extremely fine and extremely rare especially in this grade Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(x) Government of the Falkland Islands, 10 shillings, 19 May 1938, serial number C 68067, grey and brown, crowned head of Geo

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Lot 576

(x) Government of the Falkland Islands, 10 shillings, 19 May 1938, serial number C 68067, grey and brown, crowned head of George VI at left, value in brown tablet right centre, Stewart signature low centre, reverse pale brown(Pick 4), original and fresh, about uncirculated and rare in this grade Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(x) Government of Fiji, specimen £1, 1 March 1921, serial number A/3 00000, green and beige, arms top centre, value in green

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Lot 583

(x) Government of Fiji, specimen £1, 1 March 1921, serial number A/3 00000, green and beige, arms top centre, value in green tablet at centre, value in field, three printed signatures low right of Fell, Brabant and Marks(Pick 27s), date unlisted in Pick. Ink numeral top right, perforated CANCELLED, mounting marks at left. An original and solid good very fine, extremely rare Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(†) Government of Fiji, specimen £1, 1 January 1934, serial number B/1 00001-B/1 60000, green and red-brown, portrait of King

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Lot 584

(†) Government of Fiji, specimen £1, 1 January 1934, serial number B/1 00001-B/1 60000, green and red-brown, portrait of King George V at right, arms at upper centre, Seymore, Chamberlain and Boyd signatures, reverse multicoloured, ornate guilloches(Pick 33as), ink date '27.10.33' in top margin, , good extremely fine and rare Subject to 20% VAT on both Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(†) Government of Fiji, printer's archival specimen £20, ND (ca 19330, serial number B/1 00001-B/1 10000, black and purple on

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Lot 585

(†) Government of Fiji, printer's archival specimen £20, ND (ca 19330, serial number B/1 00001-B/1 10000, black and purple on purple underprint, portrait of King George V at right, arms at upper centre, reverse, multicoloured, ornate guilloches(Pick 34s), perforated CANCELLED, ink date '27.10.33' and annotations in top margin, otherwise about uncirculated to uncirculated and a lovely note, very rare Subject to 20% VAT on both Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(†) Government of Fiji, specimen colour trial £1, ND (c1937), no serial numbers, no signatures, green and blue, portrait of K

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Lot 587

(†) Government of Fiji, specimen colour trial £1, ND (c1937), no serial numbers, no signatures, green and blue, portrait of King George VI at right, arms at upper centre, reverse ornate guilloches, Bradbury Wilkinson red specimen seal on obverse and reverse(Pick 40ct), repaired tear at upper left, otherwise good extremely fine and rare Subject to 20% VAT on both Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Government of Fiji, a colour trial £20, ND (type of 1937), purple-brown and multicoloured, George VI at right, arms top centr

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Lot 588

Government of Fiji, a colour trial £20, ND (type of 1937), purple-brown and multicoloured, George VI at right, arms top centre, reverse multicoloured central guilloche(Pick 43ct), red BRADBURY seal, uncirculated and very pretty, very rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(†) Government of Fiji, specimen colour trial £5, ND (c.1954), no serial numbers, no signatures, blue on lilac and pale green

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Lot 593

(†) Government of Fiji, specimen colour trial £5, ND (c.1954), no serial numbers, no signatures, blue on lilac and pale green underprint, portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at right, value in each corner, reverse blue, value at centre, ornate guilloches at left and right, overprinted SPECIMEN in red on obverse and reverse, two punch holes(Pick 54cs), about uncirculated to uncirculated and rare Subject to 20% VAT on both Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(†) Government of Fiji, specimen colour trial £10, ND (c.1954), no serial numbers, no signatures, dark brown on pale green an

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Lot 594

(†) Government of Fiji, specimen colour trial £10, ND (c.1954), no serial numbers, no signatures, dark brown on pale green and lilac underprint, portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at right, value in each corner, reverse dark brown, value at centre and in each corner, ornate guilloche at left, overprinted SPECIMEN in red on obverse and reverse, two punch holes(Pick 55cs), about uncirculated to uncirculated and rare Subject to 20% VAT on both Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(†) Finlands Bank, specimen 500 markkaa, 1898, blue, pale grey-brown, value in bronze low right, maiden, lion and arms at lef

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Lot 602

(†) Finlands Bank, specimen 500 markkaa, 1898, blue, pale grey-brown, value in bronze low right, maiden, lion and arms at left, medallic portrait of a king at right, value at each corner(Pick 8 for type), small perforation, good extremely fine and very rare Subject to 20% VAT on both Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(†) Republique Francaise Tresor Central, specimen 1000 francs, ND (1943), red serial number TB 000001-TC500000, green and pal

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Lot 605

(†) Republique Francaise Tresor Central, specimen 1000 francs, ND (1943), red serial number TB 000001-TC500000, green and pale orange, phoenix arising from the flames at centre (from a work by Edmund Dulac), leaves at left and right, signatures of Chamski and Diethelm, reverse, green, allegorical scene of war at left, scene of peace at right, value at centre(Pick 108s, Fayette 7.2), perforated SPECIMEN, ink date "15.11.43" in top margin, faint fold marks otherwise a fresh and most attractive good extremely fine, the green variety very rare Subject to 20% VAT on both Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(x) Republique Francaise, Tresor Central, specimen 500 Francs, ND (1945), serial number 02L 000000, brown; and specimen 1000

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Lot 606

(x) Republique Francaise, Tresor Central, specimen 500 Francs, ND (1945), serial number 02L 000000, brown; and specimen 1000 Francs, ND (1944), serial number 71E 000000, green, both Marianne in Phrygian cap, value in each corner, reverse value in ornate guilloche at centre, acanthus border scrolls, also a 5000 francs, serial number 01K 000000, pale blue and pink, Marianne at right as previous, all Chamski and Diethelm signatures(Pick 106s,107s,109s, Fayette 11.5,13 for type,14.2), overprinted SPECIMEN in black on obverse and reverse with one black De La Rue specimen oval on obverse, uncirculated, rare and a handsome set (3) Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Institute d'Emission des Departments d'Outre-Mer, French Antilles, 50NF on 5000 francs, ND (1961), serial number K.32 432, mu

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Lot 608

Institute d'Emission des Departments d'Outre-Mer, French Antilles, 50NF on 5000 francs, ND (1961), serial number K.32 432, multicoloured, woman holding fruit bowl at centre and right, Postel-Vinay and Calvet signatures, reverse woman cooking at left, harvesting right and background(Pick 3a, Kolsky 703, IEDOM B3a), some creasing and folds, small tear top left corner, otherwise very fine, a truly striking note and very rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(†) Afrique Francaise Libre, French Equatorial Africa, specimen 5 francs, ND (19410, serial number A/1 000001-A/40 350000, gr

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Lot 609

(†) Afrique Francaise Libre, French Equatorial Africa, specimen 5 francs, ND (19410, serial number A/1 000001-A/40 350000, green and multicoloured, woman at centre, also specimen 25 francs, ND (1944), serial number A 000001-F 040000, red and multicoloured, man and horse at centre(Pick 6s,7s), ink date in top margin, perforated SPECIMEN, good extremely fine and rare (2) Subject to 20% VAT on both Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(†) Afrique Francaise Libre, French Equatorial Africa, specimen 1000 francs, ND (1942), serial number A 09201-B047000, multic

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Lot 610

(†) Afrique Francaise Libre, French Equatorial Africa, specimen 1000 francs, ND (1942), serial number A 09201-B047000, multicoloured, France and Africa at centre with child, reverse multicoloured, obverse design inverted(Pick 9s), ink date '26.5.42', perforated SPECIMEN, good extremely fine and very rare, a pleasing example Subject to 20% VAT on both Hammer Price and Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(x) Banque de l'Indo-Chine, 20 piastres, Haiphong, 9 June 1905, serial number U.29 274, red-brown and cream, allegorical figu

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Lot 612

(x) Banque de l'Indo-Chine, 20 piastres, Haiphong, 9 June 1905, serial number U.29 274, red-brown and cream, allegorical figures and elephants, d'Oissell and Simon signatures, reverse maroon, text(Pick 15a), damage at left otherwise VG, rare Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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(x) French Oceania, 2 francs, 7 April 1942, serial number A8-297, black value and text on blue and white, torch of Liberty at

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Lot 616

(x) French Oceania, 2 francs, 7 April 1942, serial number A8-297, black value and text on blue and white, torch of Liberty at centre, manuscript signature low right, reverse text(Pick 9), pinholes, good very fine and quite rare Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Guadeloupe et Dependances, Tresor Colonial, a part issued 50 centimes, serial number 455517, Decree of 1884, dark and light b

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Lot 619

Guadeloupe et Dependances, Tresor Colonial, a part issued 50 centimes, serial number 455517, Decree of 1884, dark and light brown,(Pick 1r, Kolsky 158), in ICG holder number 60, about uncirculated to uncirculated, watermarked GUADELOUPE, rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Guadeloupe et Dependances, Tresor Colonial, a part issued 1 franc, serial number 271577, Decree of 1884, dark and light grey,

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Lot 620

Guadeloupe et Dependances, Tresor Colonial, a part issued 1 franc, serial number 271577, Decree of 1884, dark and light grey,(Pick 1Ar, Kolsky 161), in ICG holder number 63, uncirculated, watermarked GUADELOUPE, rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Banque de la Guadeloupe, 25 francs, ND (1934-1943), serial number G.51-257, red and white, black circular frames top left and

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Lot 623

Banque de la Guadeloupe, 25 francs, ND (1934-1943), serial number G.51-257, red and white, black circular frames top left and right with penalty text, signatures of Marconnet, Gascon and Picard, reverse red and white, 'la rade de Saint Pierre' at centre, local flora in field(Pick 8, Kolsky 105g), in ICG holder number 20, fine, very rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Banque de la Guadeloupe, 100 francs, ND (1944-), serial number M.32-581, blue and multicoloured, allegorical maiden with scep

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Lot 625

Banque de la Guadeloupe, 100 francs, ND (1944-), serial number M.32-581, blue and multicoloured, allegorical maiden with sceptre at left, ship right centre, value in red, fasces at right, signatures of Boudin, Gascon and Picard, reverse red and white, 'la rade de Saint Pierre' low centre, borders of fruit and flowers(Pick 16, Kolsky 113d), in ICG holder number 20, fine, rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Banque de la Guadeloupe, 1000 francs, ND (1943), serial number U2-23, blue and black, head of Karukera Indian at centre, valu

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Lot 629

Banque de la Guadeloupe, 1000 francs, ND (1943), serial number U2-23, blue and black, head of Karukera Indian at centre, value at left and right, signatures of Marconnet, Gascon and Picard, reverse pink and pale orange, points of the compass at centre(Pick 26a, Kolsky 120a), in ICG holder number 15, very good to fine, an E.A.Wright printing, very rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Banque de la Guadeloupe, 1000 francs, ND (1944), serial number U3-413, blue and black, head of Karukera Indian at centre, val

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Lot 630

Banque de la Guadeloupe, 1000 francs, ND (1944), serial number U3-413, blue and black, head of Karukera Indian at centre, value at left and right, signatures of Devineau, Gascon and Picard, reverse violet and pale orange, points of the compass at centre(Pick 26b, Kolsky 120b), in ICG holder number 15, very good to fine, an E.A.Wright printing. The U.3 is outside the range listed by Kolsky, very rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, specimen 100 francs, ND (1944), red serial number PP 000000, green and

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Lot 635

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, specimen 100 francs, ND (1944), red serial number PP 000000, green and pale red, head of Marianne at centre, exotic fruits and flowers to left and right, GUADELOUPE in red at left and right, Postel-Vinay and Leclerc signatures, reverse green and pale orange, allegorical symbols of trade and commerce(Pick 29s, Kolsky SP126-1), in ICG holder number 66, choice uncirculated, perforated, black SPECIMEN overprint, pinholed top left, rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, 1000 francs, Phoenix, ND (1944), red serial number TD 333161, blue and

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Lot 638

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, 1000 francs, Phoenix, ND (1944), red serial number TD 333161, blue and pale red, phoenix arising from flames at centre, value at left and right, GUADELOUPE in red at left and right, Postel-Vinay and Leclerc signatures, reverse blue, allegorical scenes of war and peace at left and right(Pick 30b, Kolsky 127), in ICG holder number 20, fine, watermarked type, extremely rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, a specimen group of the ND (1946) series comprising 5 francs, Bougainvi

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Lot 639

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, a specimen group of the ND (1946) series comprising 5 francs, Bougainville, 10 francs, Colbert, 20 francs, Emile Gentil, 50 francs, Belain d'Esnambuc and 100 francs, La Bourdonnais, all Postel-Vinay signature(Pick 31-35s, Kolsky SP129-1,SP133-1), in ICG holders number 63, uncirculated, all with SPECIMEN handstamp, perforated SPECIMEN, rare (5) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, specimen 500 francs, Pointe a Pitre, ND (1946), zero serial numbers, bl

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Lot 645

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, specimen 500 francs, Pointe a Pitre, ND (1946), zero serial numbers, blue and multicoloured, a view of Pointe a Pitre at left, a local Martinique and a Guadaloupean woman at right, GUADELOUPE in top margin and at left and right, Postel-Vinay signature, reverse multicoloured, cart and bullocks(Pick 36s, Kolsky SP134-1), in ICG holder number 66, choice uncirculated, black handstamped SPECIMEN, perforated SPECIMEN, rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, specimen 1000 francs, Union Francaise, ND (1946), zero serial numbers,

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Lot 646

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, specimen 1000 francs, Union Francaise, ND (1946), zero serial numbers, red and multicoloured, allegorical vignette of the 'Union Francaise', two women representing France and a Martinican girl, GUADELOUPE in red at top, left and right, Postel-Vinay signature, reverse multicoloured, canoe and woman(Pick 37s, Kolsky SP135-1), in ICG holder number 60, about uncirculated to uncirculated, handstamped SPECIMEN and perforated SPECIMEN, rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, 1000 francs, Union Francaise, ND (1946), serial number O.12-37410, red

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Lot 647

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, 1000 francs, Union Francaise, ND (1946), serial number O.12-37410, red and multicoloured, allegorical vignette of the 'Union Francaise', two women representing France and a Martinican girl, GUADELOUPE in red at top, left and right, Postel-Vinay signature, reverse multicoloured, canoe and woman(Pick 37a, Kolsky 135), in ICG holder number 20, fine, rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, specimen 5000 francs, 'Schoelcher', ND (1952), zero serial numbers, bro

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Lot 648

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, specimen 5000 francs, 'Schoelcher', ND (1952), zero serial numbers, brown and multicoloured, Victor Schoelcher at right, GUADELOUPE in red at top margin and at left and right, Postel-Vinay signature, reverse multicoloured, allegorical local scene, value in red(Pick 38s, Kolsky SP137-1), in ICG holder number 60, about uncirculated to uncirculated, black SPECIMEN overprint, perforated SPECIMEN, rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, specimen 5000 francs, 'Antillaise', ND (type of 1955), zero serial numb

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Lot 650

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, specimen 5000 francs, 'Antillaise', ND (type of 1955), zero serial numbers, multicoloured, woman with basket of fruit at centre, trees at left, fruit at right, 'guadeloupe' in red script in borders around, Postel-Vinay signature, reverse blue and multicoloured, sugarcane harvesting, 'guadeloupe' in red script in borders around(Pick 40s, Kolsky SP138-1), in ICG holder number 63, uncirculated, black SPECIMEN overprint, perforated SPECIMEN, rare, attractive. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, 5000 francs, 'Antillaise', ND (type of 1955), serial number L.16-634, m

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Lot 651

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, 5000 francs, 'Antillaise', ND (type of 1955), serial number L.16-634, multicoloured, woman with basket of fruit at centre, trees at left, fruit at right, 'guadeloupe' in red script in borders around, Postel-Vinay signature, reverse blue and multicoloured, sugarcane harvesting, 'guadeloupe' in red script in borders around(Pick 40a, Kolsky 138), in ICG holder number 30, very fine and very rare in any condition. As an additional point of interest Kolsky states that on December 31st 1973 only 4109 notes of Schoelcher or Antilaise or 50NF/5000 francs for all three territories, Guadeloupe, Guyane and Martinique had not been redeemed and thus gives a rarity value of R6. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, 5NF on 500 francs, 'Pointe a Pitre', ND (1960), serial number L.8-85603

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Lot 652

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, 5NF on 500 francs, 'Pointe a Pitre', ND (1960), serial number L.8-85603, blue and multicoloured, a view of Pointe a Pitre at left, a local Martinique and a Guadaloupean woman at right, GUADELOUPE in top margin and at left and right, red CONTRE VALEUR DE 5 NOUVEAUX FRANCS in field at left, Postel-Vinay signature, reverse multicoloured, cart and bullocks(Pick 42, Kolsky 140), about fine and rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, specimen 10NF on 1000 francs on an issued example, 'Pecheur', ND (type

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Lot 653

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guadeloupe, specimen 10NF on 1000 francs on an issued example, 'Pecheur', ND (type of 1960), serial numbers A.54-750, multicoloured, fisherman at left in hat, fisherman at right preparing fish, 'guadeloupe' in red script in borders around, Postel-Vinay signature, red 'CONTRE VALEUR DE 10 NOUVEAUX FRANCS' overprint in right field, reverse blue and multicoloured, woman with tray of plantains and bananas, banana tree at right, 'guadeloupe' in red script in borders around(Pick 43, Kolsky SP141-1), in ICG holder number 63, uncirculated, blue SPECIMEN handstamp on an issued example, very rare, attractive Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Banque de la Guadeloupe, an unissued/proof 250 francs, ND (ca 1828), black on pale brown watermarked paper, allegorical maide

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Lot 654

Banque de la Guadeloupe, an unissued/proof 250 francs, ND (ca 1828), black on pale brown watermarked paper, allegorical maiden at left (sea), Mercury at right, ornate border around, cockerel top centre(Pick unrecorded, Kolsky 181), in ICG holder number 40, very fine to extremely fine, watermarked '500 francs' and manuscript 'Pour Epreuve'. Kolsky states 'the engraver Barre received an order from the Banque de la Guadeloupe for designs for a potential issue of currency. This series never issued, pinholes, extremely rare. In addition the watermark reads '500 francs' and not as printed '250 francs' Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Banque de la Guyane, 25 francs, ND (1933), serial number N.3-382, multicoloured, allegorical maiden laureate at centre, flora

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Lot 659

Banque de la Guyane, 25 francs, ND (1933), serial number N.3-382, multicoloured, allegorical maiden laureate at centre, floral wreath above, signatures of Lamer, Quintrie and Briais, reverse green and pale blue, ship and trees(Pick 7, Kolsky 209a), in ICG holder number 25, fine, very fine, the first type for series, rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Banque de la Guyane, 1000 francs, ND (type of 1945), red serial number M.1 732, pale and dark green, allegorical maiden at le

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Lot 663

Banque de la Guyane, 1000 francs, ND (type of 1945), red serial number M.1 732, pale and dark green, allegorical maiden at left and right, printed signatures of Halleguen and Constantin and a manuscript signature of Saint Clair, value at centre and low left and right, reverse brown, head of Marianne at centre(Pick 15, Kolsky 215b or c), in ICG holder number 20, fine, an E.A.Wright printing. Manuscript signature of Saint-Clair, this prefix should be Collat signature. A presentable and rare note Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guyane, specimen 1000 francs, 'Phoenix', ND (1944), red serial number TD 000000, bl

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Lot 666

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guyane, specimen 1000 francs, 'Phoenix', ND (1944), red serial number TD 000000, blue and pale red, phoenix arising from flames at centre, value at left and right, GUYANE in red at left and right, Postel-Vinay and Leclerc signatures, reverse blue, allegorical scenes of war and peace at left and right(Pick 18s, Kolsky SP219-1), in ICG holder number 66, choice uncirculated, red SPECIMEN overprint, perforated, attractive and rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guyane, a specimen group of the ND (1946) series comprising 5 francs, Bougainville,

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Lot 667

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guyane, a specimen group of the ND (1946) series comprising 5 francs, Bougainville, 10 francs, Colbert, 20 francs, Emile Gentil, 50 francs, Belain d'Esnambuc and 100 francs, La Bourdonnais, all Postel-Vinay signature, all GUYANE in red top centre and at left and right(Pick 19-23s, Kolsky SP221-1-SP225-1), second in ICG holder number 66, choice uncirculated, others in ICG holder number 63, uncirculated, all with black SPECIMEN handstamp, perforated SPECIMEN, rare (5) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guyane, specimen 500 francs, 'Pointe a Pitre', ND (1946), zero serial numbers, blue

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Lot 669

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guyane, specimen 500 francs, 'Pointe a Pitre', ND (1946), zero serial numbers, blue and multicoloured, a view of Pointe a Pitre at left, a local Martinican and a Guadaloupean woman at right, GUYANE in blue at top margin and at left and right, Postel-Vinay signature, reverse multicoloured, cart and bullocks(Pick 24s, Kolsky SP226-1), in ICG holder number 63, uncirculated, black handstamped SPECIMEN, perforated SPECIMEN, rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guyane, specimen 1000 francs, 'Union Francaise', ND (1946), zero serial numbers, re

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Lot 670

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guyane, specimen 1000 francs, 'Union Francaise', ND (1946), zero serial numbers, red and multicoloured, allegorical vignette of the 'Union Francaise', two women representing France and a Martinican girl, GUYANE in red at top, left and right, Postel-Vinay signature, reverse multicoloured, canoe and woman(Pick 25s, Kolsky SP227-1), in ICG holder number 66, choice uncirculated, handstamped SPECIMEN and perforated SPECIMEN, rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guyane, specimen 5000 francs, 'Schoelcher', ND (1952), zero serial numbers, brown a

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Lot 672

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guyane, specimen 5000 francs, 'Schoelcher', ND (1952), zero serial numbers, brown and multicoloured, Victor Schoelcher at right, GUYANE in red at top margin and at left and right, Postel-Vinay signature, reverse multicoloured, allegorical local scene, value in red(Pick 26s, Kolsky SP229-1), in ICG holder number 66, choice uncirculated, black SPECIMEN overprint, perforated SPECIMEN, rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guyane, 1 nouveau franc on 100 francs, 'La Bourdonnais', 1960, serial number M.4-58

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Lot 675

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guyane, 1 nouveau franc on 100 francs, 'La Bourdonnais', 1960, serial number M.4-58749, red and multicoloured, La Bourdonnais at left, allegorical indigenous couple at right, Postel-Vinay signature, blue CONTRE-VALEUR DE 1 NOUVEAU FRANC overprint low centre, red GUYANE top centre and at left and right, reverse red and multicoloured, woman and mountains(Pick 29a, Kolsky 231), in ICG holder number 63, uncirculated, original and rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guyane, issued/specimen 5 NF on 500 francs, 'Pointe a Pitre', ND (1960), serial num

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Lot 676

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guyane, issued/specimen 5 NF on 500 francs, 'Pointe a Pitre', ND (1960), serial number Y.7-27572, blue and multicoloured, a view of Pointe a Pitre at left, a local Martinique and a Guadaloupean woman at right, GUYANE in blue at top margin and at left and right, red CONTRE VALEUR DE 5 NOUVEAUX FRANCS, Postel-Vinay signature, reverse multicoloured, cart and bullocks(Pick 30s, Kolsky SP232-1), in ICG holder number 63, uncirculated, blue handstamped SPECIMEN on an issued example, fresh and original, rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guyane, 10NF on 1000 francs, 'Pecheur', ND (1960), serial number X.9-909, multicolo

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Lot 678

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Guyane, 10NF on 1000 francs, 'Pecheur', ND (1960), serial number X.9-909, multicoloured, fisherman, 'Pecheur', at left, fisherman preparing fish at right, GUAYANE in red ornate script in borders around, red CONTRE-VALEUR DE 10 NOUVEAUX FRANCS in field at right, Postel-Vinay signature, reverse multicoloured, woman with basket of plantains and bananas balanced on her head(Pick 31, Kolsky 234), in ICG holder 35 'very fine plus, lightly flattened, one pinhole', very rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Treasury issue, French Colonial Administration, 10 livres, Cayenne, '20th frimaire l'an troisieme de la Republique (10 Decemb

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Lot 679

Treasury issue, French Colonial Administration, 10 livres, Cayenne, '20th frimaire l'an troisieme de la Republique (10 December 1794), serial number 43760, black text on cream parchment like paper, manuscript date and serial numbers and four manuscript signatures in field, Boue, Corio, Richard and Laporte(Pick A5 for similar, Kolsky 243), This is the Kolsky plate note. In ICG holder number 20, fine. Repaired and right margin damaged otherwise a more than presentable example of this very rare series and quite possibly the only example extant. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Bon de Tresor, Guyane Francaise, a proof 50 francs, Cayenne, 184- (decret Colonial du decembre 1839), black text on cream-whi

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Lot 680

Bon de Tresor, Guyane Francaise, a proof 50 francs, Cayenne, 184- (decret Colonial du decembre 1839), black text on cream-white parchmentlike watermarked paper, 'Bon pour Cinquante francs payables a vue au Porteur' at centre, 'DU TRESOR DE LA GUYANE FRANCAISE in border around interspersed with conjoined cornucopiae and caduceus symbols, counterfoil at left(Kolsky 266 for type), in ICG holder number 45, extra fine, R6 in Kolsky, very rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Colonie de la Martinique, Tresor Colonial, 1 franc, Decree of 1884, serial number 388821, red and cream, value at centre, flo

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Lot 681

Colonie de la Martinique, Tresor Colonial, 1 franc, Decree of 1884, serial number 388821, red and cream, value at centre, floral border around, two signatures below, reverse red and white, value at centre and at each corner, also a cheque on the Banque de la Martinique, unissued for 1 franc, 187-, lilac(Pick 2, Kolsky 354c for type,360), first, in ICG holder number 8, good/very good, very rare, second, in ICG holder 2, poor (2) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Banque de la Martinique, 5 francs (2), 'Cabasson', ND (1929/1930), serial number prefixes Q 168 and M200, red and white, valu

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Lot 682

Banque de la Martinique, 5 francs (2), 'Cabasson', ND (1929/1930), serial number prefixes Q 168 and M200, red and white, value at centre and at each corner, indigenous male and female head at left and right, Didellot and Pradeu and Didellot and Hing signatures, reverse blue-green and white, indigenous male head at centre, border of local flora and fauna(Pick 6A, Kolsky 302e,f), VG, rare (2) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Banque de la Martinique, 25 francs, ND (1930), serial number R.29-887, brown and white, penal code in circular frames top lef

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Lot 685

Banque de la Martinique, 25 francs, ND (1930), serial number R.29-887, brown and white, penal code in circular frames top left and right, value at centre, signatures of Didellot, Pradeu and Bellonie, reverse blue and white, galley with arms of the Republic at centre, ornate border of flora and foliage(Pick 7b, Kolsky 307c), in ICG holder number 20, fine, pleasing and original, very rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Banque de la Martinique, 100 francs, ND (1922), serial number K.6-223, black and white, penal code in green circular frames t

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Lot 686

Banque de la Martinique, 100 francs, ND (1922), serial number K.6-223, black and white, penal code in green circular frames top left and right, value at centre, signatures of Dinslage, Pradeu and Bellonie, reverse brown and white, galley with arms of the Republic at centre, ornate border of flora and foliage(Pick 8, Kolsky 310c), in ICG holder number 10, very good, slight rust damage otherwise presentable and very rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Banque de la Martinique, 500 francs, ND (1930), serial number M.1-445, brown and white, penal code in black circular frames t

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Lot 687

Banque de la Martinique, 500 francs, ND (1930), serial number M.1-445, brown and white, penal code in black circular frames top left and right, value at centre, signatures of Alizard, Bonneville and Rimbaud, reverse brown and white, Mercury at left, allegorical maiden (Wisdom) at right, ornate border of foliage, parrots and cherubs(Pick 9, Kolsky 312a), in ICG holder number 20, fine, worm holes at left otherwise pleasing and original, extremely rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Banque de la Martinique, an obverse and reverse proof mounted on card for a 25 francs, ND (type of 1927), purple and multicol

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Lot 691

Banque de la Martinique, an obverse and reverse proof mounted on card for a 25 francs, ND (type of 1927), purple and multicoloured, woman laureate centre, fruit and flowers in field, reverse pale blue and green, ship and coastline(Pick 12 for type, Kolsky 313 for type), good extremely fine, unusual and very rare (2) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Banque de la Martinique, a partial 25 francs, ND (type of 1930), multicoloured, floral border around, central design and text

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Lot 692

Banque de la Martinique, a partial 25 francs, ND (type of 1930), multicoloured, floral border around, central design and text omitted(Pick 12 for type, Kolsky 313 for type), pencil signature of the engraver G.Hourriez, probably for approval, low right, good very fine, rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Banque de la Martinique, 100 francs, ND (1930), serial number Q.4-080, multicoloured, maiden representing the sea diademed at

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Lot 695

Banque de la Martinique, 100 francs, ND (1930), serial number Q.4-080, multicoloured, maiden representing the sea diademed at left and holding a sceptre, ship at centre, fasces at right, Didelot, Pradeu and Bellonie signatures, without value top left and right, reverse ship and coastline(Pick 13, Kolsky 314a), in ICG holder number 15, very good to fine, presentable and rare and the first issue for series (without 100 printed at top left and right) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Banque de la Martinique, 500 francs, ND (1933), serial number P.3-828, multicoloured, maiden representing the sea diademed at

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Lot 697

Banque de la Martinique, 500 francs, ND (1933), serial number P.3-828, multicoloured, maiden representing the sea diademed at left, ship at centre, fasces at right, Didelot, Bellonie and Pradeu signatures, value top left and right, reverse pale mauve and white, arms of the Republic and galley low centre, ornate border of fruit and trees(Pick 14, Kolsky 315a), in ICG holder number 15, very good/fine, some tape on reverse, small piece missing top left margin, presentable and a very rare type. The first issue of series (without 500 printed at top left and right) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France Libre, Martinique, 1000 francs, 'Phoenix', ND (1946), red serial number TA 077701, blue and pale

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Lot 706

Caisse Centrale de la France Libre, Martinique, 1000 francs, 'Phoenix', ND (1946), red serial number TA 077701, blue and pale red, phoenix arising from flames at centre, value at left and right, MARTINIQUE handstamp in red top centre, Diethelm and Plevin signatures, reverse blue, allegorical scenes of war and peace at left and right(Pick 22b, Kolsky 328), in ICG holder number 40, very fine to extremely fine, multiple red and black ANNULE handstamps, perforated, paperclip mark at left and pinholes, thinned at top centre, a rare type Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Martinique, specimen 100 francs, 'type Anglais', ND (1946), red serial number PP 00

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Lot 709

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Martinique, specimen 100 francs, 'type Anglais', ND (1946), red serial number PP 000000, green and pale red, head of Marianne at centre, exotic fruits and flowers to left and right, MARTINIQUE in red at left and right, Postel-Vinay and Leclerc signatures, reverse green and pale orange, allegorical symbols of trade and commerce(Pick 25s, Kolsky SP332-1), in ICG holder number 63, uncirculated, perforated and black SPECIMEN overprint, rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Martinique, 100 francs, 'type Anglais', ND (1946), red serial number PU 757932, gre

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Lot 710

Caisse Centrale de la France d'Outre-Mer, Martinique, 100 francs, 'type Anglais', ND (1946), red serial number PU 757932, green and pale red, head of Marianne at centre, exotic fruits and flowers to left and right, MARTINIQUE in red at left and right, Postel-Vinay and Leclerc signatures, reverse green and pale orange, allegorical symbols of trade and commerce(Pick 25, Kolsky 332), in ICG holder number 55, almost uncirculated,rare Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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