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El Banco Americano, 1883 issue Proof of Unissued 20 Pesos Denomination

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El Banco Americano, 1883 issue Proof of Unissued 20 Pesos Denomination

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Auction Date:2011 Nov 14 @ 10:00 (UTC-4 : AST/EDT)
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Barranquilla, Colombia, 1 January 1883, El Banco Americano, 20 Pesos, P-Unlisted denomination but evidently from the same 1883 series as the 50 Centavos, P-S211, also by Waterlow, Black with no underprint, Allegorical Liberty in chariot pulled by Lions on left with ornate text and title with underprint “20”, Waterlow & Sons Ltd. die proof on India paper on card, with the back also proof on India paper on card in avocado green. This note was presented in a presentation album in the mid-1880's by Waterlow & Sons Ltd., Great Winchester St. London EC. Some pages of this believed unique album have been removed. The face is number 11 from this album, the back number 12. Light foxing and water stains are visible on the cards but they would grade Uncirculated condition otherwise, Extremely rare and possible discovery notes from this amazing issue. W&S.