Watch List notes:

Alle Welt: France: 500 Francs 1886 P. 53c, Fayette A49-4, a highly rare early issue of the "Banque de France" rarely seen on the market and very searched among collectors. This example shows exceptional original crisp paper (for this old type of note) and bright original colors without any repairs. It has a missing part at right border which was surely caused by a former pin attachment, a tiny missing part at upper left corner and minor border tears. It has never been repaired and was stamped by the bank "Annulé" at Montpellier on March 26th 1936. A true rarity and great addition to any collection. Condition: F to F+.