Russian Government. Bond Proofs, ca. 1917-1918.

A pair of different proofs of Bond heads – red, and black. Capped Liberty bust in cameo circle flanked by wreathed maidens. The red, a full rectangle, affixed to sample card; the black with cropped borders to show positioning and affixed to an oversized control folder with corresponding number to proof and die numbers and other information on verso.

AU and Extremely fine. Set of (2) pieces.