2002 July New York, NY Signature Sale - Day 4

25 rubles 1856, Pick-A38, R-412. Fine.<p>A very exceptional note with eye appeal that is well beyond the technical grade. A genuinely attrac...

1 ruble 1857, Pick-A33, R-415. Very Good-Fine.<p>A very presentable example with no repairs, splits or tears. Some soil is visible on the ba...

3 rubles 1857, Pick-A34, R-416. Very Good.<p>A slightly lower grade example of this type, with some evidence of repair on the back and visibl...

5 rubles 1857, Pick-A35, R-417. Very Good-Fine.<p>Some small areas of repair and a couple of stains are visible on the front. A typical exam...

1 ruble 1858, Pick-A33, R-418. Good-Very Good.<p>Rather heavily repaired, with numerous edge nicks and holes along fold lines. Important not...

3 rubles 1858, Pick-A34, R-419. Good-Very Good.<p>A lower grade example of the type, this note has been rather heavily repaired and shows sta...

5 rubles 1858, Pick-A35, R-420. Very Good.<p>Moderate areas of repair and some age darkening are present, but this note would still constitut...

1 ruble 1859, Pick-A33, R-422. About Fine.<p>Another very respectable example of the type that does not quite reach the level of a number of ...

3 rubles 1859, Pick-A34, R-423. Fine-Very Fine.<p>One of the better examples of this type, the note is clean with good color and no defects s...

5 rubles 1859, Pick-A35, R-424. Good-Very Good.<p>A lower grade example of the type with rather heavy areas of repair and considerable staini...