Notaphily. SS Andrea Doria Shipwreck Recovered

Bank Notes. A framed collection of (2) bank notes and (1) travelers cheque all recovered from the legendary S.S. Andrea Doria, the famed Italian ocean liner that sank off the coast of Nantucket following its collision with the M.S. Stockholm on July 25, 1956. Salvaged decades later by professional recovery expeditions, these pieces represent tangible artifacts from one of the most famous maritime disasters of the twentieth century. The collection is includes a Series 1935E United States $1 Silver Certificate (Fr. 1614, XH Block, Serial No. X49388546H, Plate No. D7924/604B) bearing the signatures of Priest and Humphrey; a 1947 Banca d'Italia 1,000 Lire note (Watermark: Head of Italia, Serial No. N165017274); and an American Express $20 Travelers Cheque. Accompanying the framed display is a Certificate of Authenticity issued by The Doria Project, documenting the recovery and provenance of these artifacts. By consigner provenance notes grade approx. A - B. From a Burlington, VT estate. Dimensions: frame measures approx, 14.50" w x 25.75" h.

Condition
Shipwreck. Each note exhibits the expected effects of long-term submersion and recovery. Each not is housed in a plastic holder. Framed under Plexiglass.

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