Auction #40 Banknotes Worldwide

1000 Francs ND(1946) Specimen P. 26s, with zero serial numbers and specimen overprint across watermark window on both sides, light creases at left, light dints at upper border, crisp original with bright colors, no holes or tears, condition: aUNC.

20 Kurush ND(1850-51) 7th emmision, 1st issue, Sign. Mehmed Halid, handwritten signatures in Siyakit skript, P.22 (catalog Mehmed Garciroglu MC-7-2, catalog Rifat Donmez N 36), extremely rare, only 2 pcs. known, repaired and restored parts at center, taped on back. Condition: VG/F-

20 Kurush 1856 P. 26, no strong folds but obviously pressed, repaired at every border in center, no holes, still nice colors and a rare item, condition: VG+ to F-.

100 Kurush ND AH1277 P. 41, light folds in paper but no holes or tears, condition: VF.

Banque Impériale Ottomane 20 Kurus AH 1293-1295 (1876-1878) with Toughra of Abdul Hamid II on front, P.49, two small tears at lower margin, lightly yellowed paper and rusty spots at right border. Condition: VF

2 Medjidies D'Or 1869 P. 57c, highly rare issue, used with lots of staining in paper, stamped Annule in every corner, the note was divided into several parts and re-joined (about 5 parts) by professional restoration, perforated "Payé" several times, condition: G-VG (due to restoration), appears optically F- to F.

Banque Impériale Ottomane 5 Livres Turques L.1326 (1909) with Toughra of Muhammad V, P.64, highly rare note in still good condition with a few border tears, toned paper and several folds. Condition: F

1/4 Livre L.1331 (1916), P.81, vertically folded and a few other creases in the paper, condition: VF+

50 Livres 1916 P. 93, very strong used, very strong center fold which nearly causes a complete tear, this area is fixed on both sides, lower left edge missing part replaced, several small holes in paper but still intact and rare note, condition: VG.

2 1/2 Livres ND P. 100, used with folds and creases but still very crisp paper and nice original colors, no holes or tears, condition: F+ to VF-.

10 Livres 1918 P. 110b, never folded but unfortunately worn upper border, small paper irritation at right border center, no holes, no repairs, original colors, conditoin: F+.

10 Livres ND(1927) P. 121a, slight folds, pressed, a 2mm tear at upper border, paper still strong with nice colors, no holes, condition: F.