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ABNC proofs – understanding the different types

Haiti 1898 President Sam, 50c Rose Brown Sunken Die Proof

The American Bank Note Company was a prolific printer of numerous issues for many Latin American countries. Die and plate proofs take pride of place in many collections or exhibits. However, they are often unmentioned and unpriced in most philatelic catalogues with little information available on the number of proofs printed. So just how scarce […]

6th January 2021Categories General Philately, People, The CollectorLeave a Comment4

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