Archives International Auctions Part XV

Auction Details

Archives International Auctions and Dr.Robert Schwartz are proud to present, Rare U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes,Scripophily & Security Printing Ephemera
Including Additional Selections from the Hamtramck Collections as well as distinguished Properties of Banknotes, Coins and Scripophily from various consignors.

June 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM at our offices in Fort Lee, New Jersey

Included will be over 1000 lots of Rare Worldwide Banknotes, Coins, Scripophily, autographs and ephemera.

Dozens of rare and desirable banknotes that have been off the market for up to 50 years from the Hamtramck Collection.

An estate fresh Russian 17th Century coin collection is offered for the first time.

Numerous Scripophily rarities from railroads to mining to internet and foreign Shares and Bonds.

U.S. Colonial Coins and Encased Postage from the Somerset Collection.

U.S. Obsolete, Type and National Banknotes as well as U.S. Liberty Loan Rarities including a unique $100 Star Note Bond.

Another interesting assortment of Security Printing ephemera

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Banco De Angola 1973 Issue, Color Trial Specimen.1Banco De Angola 1973 Issue, Color Trial Specimen.
1973. 100 Escudos. P-106 Unlisted Trial Color. Printed in brown and dark green instead of issued color brown, black and maroon. Winking portrait of Ca
Start Price : 130.00 | Estimates : 180.00 - 300.00
London Chartered Bank of Australia, 1860 Uncut Sheet of 3 Proof Bills of Exchange from "Ballaarat Br2London Chartered Bank of Australia, 1860 Uncut Sheet of 3 Proof Bills of Exchange from "Ballaarat Br
Ballaarat, Victoria. 18-- (1860), Uncut sheet of 1st to 3rd Exchanges payable at their London Branch. Printed on thick india type of paper. All have
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Bank of Australasia, 1877 Uncut Sheet of 3 "Sydney Branch" Proof Exchanges.3Bank of Australasia, 1877 Uncut Sheet of 3 "Sydney Branch" Proof Exchanges.
Sydney, NSW. 18-- (ca.1877 written in pencil on bottom). Uncut sheet of 3 proof 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bills of Exchange printed in black. Correspondent b
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Bank of New South Wales, 1870-90's Circular Note Specimen.4Bank of New South Wales, 1870-90's Circular Note Specimen.
Adelaide, Australia. 18xx (ca.1870-90's). 10 Pounds Sterling, P-Unlisted. Specimen Note similar to a modern Traveler's Check. "Circular Note&qu...
Start Price : 280.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 800.00
Commonwealth of Australia, A Sad Story.5Commonwealth of Australia, A Sad Story.
Australia, ND (1913-18). P-3a. Value at left. Waterfalls at center on back. Sadly about 40% of the top left of the note is missing. Otherwise Good.
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Commonwealth of Australia, 1933-34 Issue Banknote6Commonwealth of Australia, 1933-34 Issue Banknote
Australia, lot of 1 issued note, includes 1 Pound, ND (1933-38), P-22a, VF with top left corner tear. A scarce and classic Edward VIII note.
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Commonwealth of Australia, 1938-54 Issues, Group of 8 Issued Banknotes7Commonwealth of Australia, 1938-54 Issues, Group of 8 Issued Banknotes
Australia, lot of 8 issued notes, includes 10 Shillings, ND 1942), P-25b, VG-F (4 pcs); 10 Shillings, ND (1952), P-25d, VF with ink on back; 1 Pound,
Start Price : 140.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Commonwealth of Australia, ND (1953-60) Issue.8Commonwealth of Australia, ND (1953-60) Issue.
Australia, ND (1953-60), 1 Pound, P-30, R33, Issued, Black on green underprint, Queen Elizabeth II on right, Arms top middle, back green, S/N HA/14 7
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Commonwealth of Australia, ND (1966) Replacement / STAR*.9Commonwealth of Australia, ND (1966) Replacement / STAR*.
Australia, ND (1966), $2, P-38ar R81S, Issued banknote, S/N ZFA 35391*, Signatures Coombs - Wilson, PMG graded Very Fine 20, Attractive note for gra
Start Price : 280.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 800.00
Commonwealth of Australia, ND (1966) Replacement / STAR*.10Commonwealth of Australia, ND (1966) Replacement / STAR*.
Australia, ND (1966), $2, P-38cr R83S, Issued banknote, S/N ZFN 26332*, Signatures Phillips - Randall, PMG graded Very Fine 25, Finest known out of
Start Price : 420.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Australia, Reserve Bank, ND (1994) Sequential Banknote Pair.11Australia, Reserve Bank, ND (1994) Sequential Banknote Pair.
Australia, Lot of 2 notes, both sequential $50, P-47i R515, S/N's 125486 and 125487, Both PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ, but they both
Start Price : 180.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Notgeld Assortment, ca. 1919-1921 of 415 Notes.12Notgeld Assortment, ca. 1919-1921 of 415 Notes.
Austria, Lot of 415+ notes, colorful, attractive with minimal duplication and mostly smaller size notes, Mostly VF to Unc.
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Imperio Do Brasil, Estampa 7A, 1874 Issue Proof  Banknote.13Imperio Do Brasil, Estampa 7A, 1874 Issue Proof Banknote.
Brazil, With Estampa 7A above portrait of Dom Pedro II on right, ND (ca. 1874), 5 Mil Reis, P-A257 Unlisted Proof face and back, both printed on india
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Imperial Do Brazil, Estampa 6A, ND (1882) Issue Color Trial Essay Proof Banknote.14Imperial Do Brazil, Estampa 6A, ND (1882) Issue Color Trial Essay Proof Banknote.
Brazil, ND (1882), 2 Mil Reis, Estampa 6A., Serie 29A, P-A251pe (Printers Essay), Unlisted Color Trial proof banknote face, and back printed on india
Start Price : 700.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Banco Do Brasil, Estampa 1A, 1923 Issue Proof  Banknote.15Banco Do Brasil, Estampa 1A, 1923 Issue Proof Banknote.
Brazil, With Estampa 1A, 1923, 200 Mil Reis, P-121 Unlisted Proof face and back, both printed on india paper on large card, Face black on m/c with por
Start Price : 420.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Thesouro Do Estado S.Paulo Brazil, Decree of 14.7. 1932, Second Issue Specimen.16Thesouro Do Estado S.Paulo Brazil, Decree of 14.7. 1932, Second Issue Specimen.
Sao Paulo, Brazil. Bonds of the Treasury, July 14, 1932. 100 Mil Reis, P-S875s, SPECIMEN, Black on chestnut brown underprint with portrait of Duque De
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Banco Central Do Brasil, ca. 1990's Group of 300 Uncirculated notes.17Banco Central Do Brasil, ca. 1990's Group of 300 Uncirculated notes.
Brazil, Packs of 100: P-213, 223, 228. All Uncirculated.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimates : 75.00 - 150.00
British Guiana, Inland Postal Order, ND (ca. 1890's).18British Guiana, Inland Postal Order, ND (ca. 1890's).
British Guiana, $1, Brown border and text with denomination printed in black, 4 cents imprinted revenue on upper left, counterfoil attached, Unused a
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce, 1888; 1893 Issue Back Proof.19Canadian Bank of Commerce, 1888; 1893 Issue Back Proof.
Toronto, Canada, Lot of 2 items, ND (ca.1888-1912), $5, P-S960 Unlisted back proof, printed on india paper on large card, Brown with no underprint, Ca
Start Price : 210.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 600.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce, (ca.1915-17) Foringer Essay Photo Proof.20Canadian Bank of Commerce, (ca.1915-17) Foringer Essay Photo Proof.
Toronto, Canada. ND (ca.1915-1917). No denomination, P-S Unlisted Essay Photo Proof design. Borders are partially completed with Canadian Bank of Comm
Start Price : 140.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Canadian Bank of Commerce, 1917 Issue Progress Proof Trio.21Canadian Bank of Commerce, 1917 Issue Progress Proof Trio.
Toronto, Canada, 1917 . Lot of 3 items, Includes $10, P-S966 Proof face, black on light red underprint and a second proof face that is a progress eng
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Dominion of Canada, 1911 Issue Banknote.22Dominion of Canada, 1911 Issue Banknote.
Ottawa, Canada, 1911, $1, Series A, P-27b (DC-18), Issued banknote, Black on green underprint, Portrait of Earl and Countess of Grey in middle, back g
Start Price : 280.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 800.00
Canadian Postal Note, 1923 Issued Note Cashed in Glasgow, Scotland.23Canadian Postal Note, 1923 Issued Note Cashed in Glasgow, Scotland.
Kamsack, Saskatchewan, Canada, (1923), 20 Cents, P-Unlisted, blue and black, 1 Cent imprinted revenue on upper left with portrait of King George V, Pu
Start Price : 140.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Royal Bank of Canada, 1935 Issue.24Royal Bank of Canada, 1935 Issue.
Montreal, Canada, 1935 Issue, $20,6301806a, PMG graded Very Fine 25, Black on blue underprint, BABNC.
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Bank of Canada, 1991 Issue Specimen Banknote.25Bank of Canada, 1991 Issue Specimen Banknote.
Canada, 1991. $20, BC-58aS, Unlisted Specimen banknote, Red specimen overprints and "EIA 000000" serial numbers. PMG graded Gem Uncircul...
Start Price : 180.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Dominion of Canada Third Victory Loan26Dominion of Canada Third Victory Loan
Dominion of Canada Third Victory Loan Bearer Bond Dated November 1, 1942 $50 Bond Coupons 8-28. Schwan Boling # 703, Bond is VF/XF Crisp.
Start Price : 260.00 | Estimates : 375.00 - 475.00
Dominion of Canada Ninth Victory Loan27Dominion of Canada Ninth Victory Loan
Dominion of Canada Ninth Victory Loan Bearer Bond Dated November 1, 1945 $50 Bond Coupons 1-41 Complete With "Voided Coupons". Schwan Boli...
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 750.00
Dominion of Canada Ninth Victory Loan28Dominion of Canada Ninth Victory Loan
Dominion of Canada Ninth Victory Loan Bearer Bond Dated November 1, 1945 $100 Bond Coupons 1-41 Complete With "Voided Coupons". Schwan Bol...
Start Price : 530.00 | Estimates : 750.00 - 1,000.00
ABNC Archival Photo Proofs of Portions of Canadian Banknotes (ca. 1870-1920).29ABNC Archival Photo Proofs of Portions of Canadian Banknotes (ca. 1870-1920).
Canada, Lot of 3 original photographs from the ABN production department featuring partial obverse images of $1, 1878 issues as well as a full reverse
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Banco Nacional de Chile, 1878-88 Issue Banknote30Banco Nacional de Chile, 1878-88 Issue Banknote
Chile, specimen note, 1 Peso, 1878-88, P-S331s, PMG 65 Gem UNC EPQ (only 2 graded including this example). Rare note as specimen and very attractive.
Start Price : 530.00 | Estimates : 750.00 - 1,500.00
El Banco De Valparaiso, 1877 (1888) Archival Specimen Issue.31El Banco De Valparaiso, 1877 (1888) Archival Specimen Issue.
Valparaiso, Chile, P-S489s, 10 Pesos, Series F, Specimen, Red specimen overprint, POC and "00000" serial numbers. Counterfoils on left an...
Start Price : 530.00 | Estimates : 750.00 - 1,500.00
El Banco de Curico, ca.1882 Issue Specimen with Matching Proof Vignettes.32El Banco de Curico, ca.1882 Issue Specimen with Matching Proof Vignettes.
Curico, Chile. 18--, (ca.1882). 20 Pesos. P-S220s, Specimen. Red specimen overprint, POC and "00000" serial numbers. Counterfoils on lef...
Start Price : 420.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 1,200.00
El Banco De Concepcion, 1xxx (ca. 1883) "Tete Beche" Specimen Pair.33El Banco De Concepcion, 1xxx (ca. 1883) "Tete Beche" Specimen Pair.
Concepcion, Chile, (ca. 1883), 20 Pesos, P-S180s, Unlisted horizontal Tete Beche Specimen. Black on light orange, monument on left, both with 2 counte
Start Price : 880.00 | Estimates : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Banco de Santiago, 1886 Proof Vignette.34Banco de Santiago, 1886 Proof Vignette.
Santiago, Chile, ND (ca.1886), 52 x 65 mm's, Portrait of Torconal used on the banks 1886 banknote issue, 1 Pesos, P-S411, rare production proof portra
Start Price : 180.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Banco de Ahorros y Prestamos, (ca. 1890's), Circulating Bond or Banknote.35Banco de Ahorros y Prestamos, (ca. 1890's), Circulating Bond or Banknote.
Santiago, Chile, 189x, 100 Pesos, Series 8%, Pick Unlisted, Issued, 8.5 x 3.5 inches, black on light green underprint, Counterfoil with Star, Anchor a
Start Price : 700.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Banco Central de Chile, 1928; 1933 and Later Issue Assortment.36Banco Central de Chile, 1928; 1933 and Later Issue Assortment.
Chile, P-82; 95; 113; 115; 116; 128. Generally Extremely Fine or better.
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Imperial Bank of China, 1898 “Peking” Branch Issue.37Imperial Bank of China, 1898 “Peking” Branch Issue.
China, 5 Mace, P-A39a (S/M#C293-1b), Issued banknote, Dark blue, brown and red on orange underprint, Dragons supporting shield at top center, S/N 1982
Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Ta-Ch’ing Government Bank, 1907 “Hankow” Issue.38Ta-Ch’ing Government Bank, 1907 “Hankow” Issue.
China, $1, p-A66r (S/M#T10-10a), Remainder banknote, green on lilac and light brown, back blue and tan with supported arms at center, PMG graded Fine
Start Price : 530.00 | Estimates : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Commercial Bank of China, 1920 "Dollar Issue" Specimen Banknote.39Commercial Bank of China, 1920 "Dollar Issue" Specimen Banknote.
Shanghai, China. 1920, $5, P-3s (S/M #293-42), Specimen banknote, Worthy standing at center, Purple on m/c, back purple, Red specimen overprint, POC
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Bank of China, ND (1919) Issue.40Bank of China, ND (1919) Issue.
China, 5 Yuan, P-59r (S/M#C294-12), Remainder banknote, Orange, No Serial Numbers or place name, appears uncirculated but the top left corner tip is
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Central Bank of China, Pair of 1941 Issue Banknotes41Central Bank of China, Pair of 1941 Issue Banknotes
China, pair of issued notes with consecutive serial numbers, 10 Yuan, 1941, P-239b, PMG 66 Gem UNC EPQ, SBNC. Scarce high grade banknote pair.
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Central Bank of China, Unlisted Essay Banknote, 1948 Customs Gold Units Issue.42Central Bank of China, Unlisted Essay Banknote, 1948 Customs Gold Units Issue.
China, 1948. 250,000 C.G.U. Series 00-A. P-Unlisted. This note has the vertical Chinese characters on face below portrait with each letter surrounded
Start Price : 700.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Central Bank of China, 1949 Essay Specimen “Gold Yuan” Banknote.43Central Bank of China, 1949 Essay Specimen “Gold Yuan” Banknote.
China, 1949, 5000 Gold Yuan, Series 1-A, P-Unlisted, (Given P-415Apef and P-415Apeb by PMG) (S/M#302). Uniface front and back specimen banknotes in gr
Start Price : 700.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
American Oriental Bank, 1919 Shanghai Branch Issue Specimen.44American Oriental Bank, 1919 Shanghai Branch Issue Specimen.
Shanghai, China, 1919, $10, P-S98s S/M#S53-.03, Specimen banknote, Black , blue and light brown with steamship in circle in middle, back blue, PMG gr
Start Price : 880.00 | Estimates : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
American-Oriental Banking Corporation, 1924 "Tientsin Branch" Issue Specimen.45American-Oriental Banking Corporation, 1924 "Tientsin Branch" Issue Specimen.
Tientsin, China. 1924. $5. P-S105s. (S/M #S127-). Specimen banknote. Black on light purple and m/c underprint with steamship vignette, back orange. R
Start Price : 560.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Banque Russo-Chinoise, ND (ca. 1900-1920) Draft or Check.46Banque Russo-Chinoise, ND (ca. 1900-1920) Draft or Check.
Russia and China, 19xx (ca.1900-1920). Odd Rubles. P-Unlisted. Unissued check or draft from this rare bank. Includes counterfoil on left. Yellow and b
Start Price : 140.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Russo-Asiatic Bank, 1917 "Harbin China" Branch Issue Assortment.47Russo-Asiatic Bank, 1917 "Harbin China" Branch Issue Assortment.
Harbin, China. ND (1917). Lot of 4 notes, Includes 50 Kopeks, Choice VF-XF; 1 Ruble, P-S474, Choice VF to VF+; 3 Rubles, P-S475, two examples, one VF
Start Price : 180.00 | Estimates : 250.00 - 500.00
Hupeh Government Cash Bank, 1904 Issue Rarity.48Hupeh Government Cash Bank, 1904 Issue Rarity.
China, 1 Yuan, P-S2090 (S/M#H171-10), Issued banknote, Black on light green underprint, Facing dragons on left and right, back orange with text in bla
Start Price : 2,800.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Kwangtung Provincial Bank, 1935 "No Place Name" Specimen Quartet.49Kwangtung Provincial Bank, 1935 "No Place Name" Specimen Quartet.
China, 4 different specimens with no place names, 1935, 10 cents, P-S2436s1, Red, P-S2437s1. 20 cents, green; 20 cents, P-S2437s2. green; 50 cents,
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Kwangtung Provincial Bank, 1935 "Pak Hoi" Branch Specimen Pair.50Kwangtung Provincial Bank, 1935 "Pak Hoi" Branch Specimen Pair.
Pak Hoi, China, Lot of 2 notes, both are 1935 issues. Includes 10 cents, P-S2436s2, Red, Uncirculated but there are small staple holes on the top mid
Start Price : 280.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 800.00