Collection PL

Uruguay 1925 - Banco de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay 100 Pesos Photographic Proof Pair, Dated 29 April 1925 (Pick Unlisted)

The photographic format distinguishes this pair from plate proofs, color trials, and completed specimens. Rather than recording ink transferred directly from an engraved printing plate, the photographs preserve the assembled design as a visual master for review, annotation, comparison, and archival retention. The cardstock mounting created a stable working surface on which production information could be recorded without altering the underlying photographic image. Read more →

Luxembourg 1966 - 20 Francs Color Trial Specimen (Pick 54cts)

Color trial specimen of the twenty francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg dated 1966, produced during the advanced evaluation phase of the Grand Duke Jean series within the Belgian Luxembourg Economic Union framework. Printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company, London, this example represents a controlled press-stage trial where final color relationships, engraving visibility, and overall tonal balance were assessed prior to full production approval. Read more →

Luxembourg 1982 - 20 Francs Specimen Unissued Series (Pick 54As)

The color palette bears a striking resemblance to the 1966 color trial specimen, particularly in its violet-dominant engraving and pastel blue, yellow and pink guilloche work. Produced sixteen years later by Bradbury Wilkinson, the 1982 emergency issue appears to revive and further develop a visual direction already explored during the original 1966 production program. Read more →

Luxembourg March 20 1971 - 50 Francs Signature A, Face Photographic Proof (Pick Unlisted)

Within the broader Luxembourg collection, this proof represents the definitive obverse reference for the fifty francs denomination in its Signature A configuration, capturing the completed design immediately prior to color trials, specimen preparation, and final issuance. Read more →

Luxembourg March 20 1971 - 50 Francs Signature A, Back Photographic Proof (Pick Unlisted)

Within the broader Luxembourg collection, this proof represents the definitive reverse reference for the fifty francs denomination in its Signature A configuration, capturing the completed design immediately prior to color trials, specimen preparation, and final issuance. Read more →

Luxembourg 1972 - 50 Francs Signature A, Color Trial Specimen (Pick 55cts)

Color trial specimen of the fifty francs note of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, representing the Signature A configuration later cataloged as Pick 55a. This example reflects the stage of production in which finalized engraving and layout were combined with experimental color application prior to approval for full issuance. Read more →

Luxembourg 1972 - 50 Francs Signature B, Specimen (Pick 55bs)

Within the broader Luxembourg collection, this piece represents the finalized specimen stage of the Signature B branch, following the photographic proof and color trial phases and preceding full circulation release. Read more →

Luxembourg 1972 - 50 Francs Signature A, Issued Note (Pick 55a)

Within the full developmental sequence of the Luxembourg fifty francs issue, this note represents the completed circulation form of the Signature A branch, following photographic proofs and color trial stages and preceding the alternate Signature B variant. Read more →

Luxembourg 1966 - 20 Francs Perforated CANCELLED Specimen No. 62 (Pick 54s)

Within the broader Luxembourg production sequence represented in the collection, this piece forms part of a group that includes photographic proofs, color trial material, finalized specimens and issued notes. Together, these surviving forms document the progression of the twenty francs design through development, evaluation, control and circulation stages. Read more →