SOUTH AFRICA. Standard Bank of South Africa Limited. 5 Pounds, ND (1900-20). P-S423cts. Color Trial Specimen. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64. Specimen printed by W&S. A remarkably elusive Color Trial Specimen. Statue vignette of Van Riebeeck at left with Britannia standing with flag and shield at right. A wonderfully ornate frame in purple inks is used with geometric lathe work used throughout. Rayed under-printing with "5" counter at center and central guilloche in black with "FIVE POUNDS," within. Back printed in red-orange with crowned woman at center and bank buildings flanking. Seen with W&S specimen seal and overprints along with five punch cancels. Overall an item which will certainly be a highlight in any advanced collection and among the nicest weve handled.<p> From the Scott Lindquist Collection.
