French West Africa Pick 32s Specimen 1,000 Francs 1942, WBG Uncirculated Gem 65 TOP Honduras Violet date stamp “NOV 1900”

Violet date stamp “NOV 1900” in the UL reverse margin

some creasing at the corners of several interior pages

undoubtedly kept from a 66 by a tiny corner crease at the LR

some water staining on reverse cover

French West Africa Pick 32s Specimen 1,000 Francs 1942, WBG Uncirculated Gem 65 TOP Honduras Violet date stamp “NOV 1900”French West Africa Pick 32s Specimen 1,000 Francs 14. 12. 42, Series A. 1, Signed Bourceret Bottin, WBG 65 TOP Uncirculated Gem. World War II issue. Extraordinarily well centered, fresh, crisp, and bright high value banknote. A 66 or 67 may have been appropriate for this one. Pick Specimen price $2,000. 00.