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Italy 1781 — Regie Finanze di Torino 5 Scudi Front Proof Sheet (Pick Unlisted)

This uncut front proof sheet represents the five scudi denomination prepared for the Regie Finanze of the Kingdom of Sardinia and dated Torino il primo Luglio 1781. It is a true proof-stage production sheet and constitutes the only currently documented multi-impression sheet of this denomination. The sheet is printed from the earliest engraved plates, specifically plate numbers one and two. ... Read more →

Italy 1745 — Regie Finanze di Torino — 100 Lire Back Proof, Pre-Date Control State (Pick Unlisted)

This proof sheet represents the back of the one hundred lire denomination prepared for the Regie Finanze of the Kingdom of Sardinia and preserves a pre-date control state in which the control framework is fully engraved but carries no engraved date. All elements originate from plate number two. The entire composition is enclosed within a rectangular ornamental frame and printed under full intaglio pressure on official laid paper, with plate impression clearly visible from the verso. ... Read more →

Italy 1746 — Regie Finanze di Torino — 100 Lire Back Proof, Fixed-Date Control State (Pick Unlisted)

This proof sheet represents the back of the one hundred lire denomination prepared for the Regie Finanze of the Kingdom of Sardinia and preserves the fixed-date control state dated Torino il p. Gen. 1746. ... Read more →

Italy 1765 — Regie Finanze di Torino — 100 Lire Front Proof, Final Face State (Pick Unlisted)

This proof sheet represents the front of the one hundred lire denomination prepared for the Regie Finanze of the Kingdom of Sardinia and preserves the final face state dated Torino il p. Gen. 1765. ... Read more →

Cayman Islands 1970 — Cayman Islands Currency Board 1 Dollar Unissued Back Photographic Proof

This unissued photographic proof represents the back design prepared for the one dollar denomination of the Cayman Islands Currency Board during the late colonial monetary period around 1970. The object survives as a standalone design-stage artifact and documents a phase in which the reverse layout, ornamental balance, and security composition were evaluated independently as a complete surface in its own right. The Cayman Islands Currency Board operated within a conservative monetary framework characteristic of British Caribbean administration, where visual restraint, symmetry, and institutional clarity were prioritized in currency design. ... Read more →

Cayman Islands 1970 — Cayman Islands Currency Board 5 Dollars Unissued Back Photographic Proof

This unissued photographic proof represents the reverse design prepared for the five dollars denomination of the Cayman Islands Currency Board during the transitional monetary planning period around 1970. The piece survives as a standalone back design proof and documents a stage at which the reverse composition was evaluated independently before any finalized pairing with an approved obverse. The Cayman Islands Currency Board operated under a disciplined currency board framework derived from British colonial monetary practice. ... Read more →

Luxembourg Undated — 100 Francs Back Photographic Proof, Composition Study (Pick Unlisted)

Back-side photographic proof for the one hundred francs design of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, preserved as an archival working piece mounted on cardstock. This example represents an early composition study within the development of the Grand Duke Jean series, prior to final engraving and production alignment. The central vignette depicts the same bridge motif later used in the issued design, but rendered from a more distant viewpoint and within a broader spatial framework. ... Read more →

Luxembourg 29 July 1965 — 20 Francs Face Photographic Proof (Pick Unlisted, Early Design Concept)

Face-side photographic proof of the twenty francs issue of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, dated 29 July 1965, representing an early design concept later replaced during the development of the series. Produced as part of the internal design evaluation process, this monochrome proof is mounted on archival cardstock and preserves the full composition at a stage prior to final design selection. The note carries serial number A000000 in dual placement, consistent with internal reference formatting used for photographic proofs. ... Read more →

Luxembourg 29 July 1965 — 20 Francs Back Photographic Proof (Pick Unlisted, Early Design Concept)

Back-side photographic proof of the twenty francs issue of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, dated 29 July 1965, representing an early reverse design concept later replaced during the development of the series. Produced for internal evaluation, this monochrome proof is mounted on archival cardstock and preserves a composition that differs fundamentally from the finalized reverse adopted for the 1970 issue. The central vignette presents a river landscape with a cargo vessel in the foreground and a row of tall trees lining the bank, extending toward a simplified rural horizon. ... Read more →

Luxembourg August 1965 — 20 Francs Face Photographic Proof (Pick Unlisted, Transitional Design Stage)

Face-side photographic proof of the twenty francs issue of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, produced in August 1965 during the transitional phase between the initial design concept and the finalized layout later adopted for the issued series. Printed in monochrome and mounted on archival cardstock, this example documents the stage at which the new design direction had been established but not yet fully resolved. The note carries serial number A000000 in dual placement, consistent with internal photographic proof formatting. ... Read more →

Luxembourg August 1965 — 20 Francs Back Photographic Proof (Pick Unlisted, Transitional Design Stage)

Back-side photographic proof of the twenty francs issue of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, produced in August 1965 during the transitional phase following the abandonment of the earlier July design concept. Printed in monochrome and mounted on archival cardstock, this example documents the stage at which the final reverse design direction had been selected but not yet fully refined. The central vignette already reflects the composition later adopted for the issued note, featuring the structured river valley with engineered water control elements replacing the earlier boat-based landscape concept. ... Read more →

Luxembourg 24 November 1965 — 20 Francs Face Photographic Proof (Pick Unlisted, Final Layout Stage)

Face-side photographic proof of the twenty francs issue of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, dated 24 November 1965, representing the finalized layout stage of the design prior to full production. Printed in monochrome and mounted on archival cardstock, this example preserves the obverse composition at the point where structural design decisions had been completed. The note carries serial number A000000 in dual placement, consistent with internal photographic proof formatting. ... Read more →