AIA Hong Kong IV January 2015

Auction Details

On behalf of the entire Archives International Auctions team, I would like to personally welcome you to our fourth Hong Kong auction. We are offering over 370 lots of Chinese and Asian Banknotes, Scripophily and Coins in association with Kelleher & Rogers Fine Asian Auctions Ltd., on January 10th, 2015 in Hong Kong. We are privileged to have exciting consignments that include hundreds of notes as well as major rarities in our upcoming sale including two new discovery notes, one from Hong Kong, The Mercantile Bank of India, 1948 $500 high grade specimen and the other a 1907 Deutsch-Asiatische $1 Issued Peking Branch rarity previously known only as a specimen and unreported issued, both being discovery notes and never offered previously at auction. Also included will be many desirable banknotes that are rarely seen at auction in addition to a large assortment of specialized issues from many areas.
Additional highlights include 47 lots of Chinese and Asian scripophily, many in group lots; An ICG graded Very Fine 30, Ming note begins the Empire issues and also includes a number of early Ch’ing notes; An attractive and rare group of Commercial Bank of China, 1920 issues are followed by Bank of China, Bank of Communications and Central Bank of China issues in single and group lots with many rare notes; Taiwan is represented by a number of scarce and rare varieties and is sure to please the discriminating collector; a Hunan Government Bank, Official Mint Hunan, Yr.32 (1906) Issued Banknote with “Teals” Spelling Error is offered by us for the first time; Numerous Provincial Banks are offered with many specimens and issued notes; Hong Kong is highlighted by an amazing Mercantile Bank of India, 1948 $500 Specimen PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 which no other examples of this early date having been at auction previously. A large variety of issued and specimen Asian banknotes follow with many desirable issues present.
We are offering over 60 lots of Asian coins including Empire and Republic China coins, Japanese coins and many others. A majority of the coins come from the Hamtramck Collection, acquired by a U.S. Army Officer spanning 4 decades from the 1940’s to the 1980’s and numerous countries.
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The auction will take place in Hong Kong at:

Kelleher & Rogers, Ltd., Fine Asian Auctions Malaysia Bldg., 9/F, 50 Gloucester Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Telephone: 852 3153 5541 Fax: 852 3153 5543
Email- stamps@kelleherasia.com
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Chinese Imperial Government 4 1/2% 1898 Kaiserlich Bonds.2021 - Chinese Imperial Government 4 1/2% 1898 Kaiserlich Bonds.
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1) orange, 50 Pounds, Deutsch-Asiatic Bank, VF , minor edge splits. 2) Similar, brown, 100 Pounds. [2 pcs.]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Chinese Imperial Government 4 1/2% 1898 Kaiserlich Bonds.2022 - Chinese Imperial Government 4 1/2% 1898 Kaiserlich Bonds.
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Orange, 50 Pounds, Deutsch-Asiatic Bank, VF details, border splits with tape repairs. [2 pcs.]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Chinese Imperial Government Gold Loan Bonds of 1896 (3).2023 - Chinese Imperial Government Gold Loan Bonds of 1896 (3).
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Issued by the Deutsch-Asiatic Bank, Berlin. April 1st, 1896. 5 % Gold Loans. 25 Pounds, 50 Pounds and 100 Pounds. Issued and cancelled. All VF or so.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Chinese Imperial Railway 1907 5% 100 Pound Canton-Kowloon Gold Loan Bonds (3).2024 - Chinese Imperial Railway 1907 5% 100 Pound Canton-Kowloon Gold Loan Bonds (3).
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China, red frame, British & Chinese Corporation, all with 19 coupons, one with a "BOND DRAWN" label, one with minor notations at top, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Chinese Imperial Railway 1907 5% 100 Pound Canton-Kowloon Gold Loan Bonds (3).2025 - Chinese Imperial Railway 1907 5% 100 Pound Canton-Kowloon Gold Loan Bonds (3).
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China, red frame, British & Chinese Corporation, one with a light notation in the top margin, otherwise all three VF+. [3]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,900.00 - 3,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Chinese Imperial Railway 1907 5% 100 Pound Shanghai-Nanking Gold Loan Bond.2026 - Chinese Imperial Railway 1907 5% 100 Pound Shanghai-Nanking Gold Loan Bond.
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China, red frame, British & Chinese Corporation, with 35 coupons, VF+, or Better. Exceptionally nice for this issue.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Chinese Imperial Railway 1907 5% 100 Pound Shanghai-Nanking Gold Loan Bonds (2).2027 - Chinese Imperial Railway 1907 5% 100 Pound Shanghai-Nanking Gold Loan Bonds (2).
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China, red frame, British & Chinese Corporation, both with 35 coupons, both VF+. [2]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Chinese Imperial Railway 1908 5% 100 Pound Tientsin-Pukow Gold Loan Bonds (2).2028 - Chinese Imperial Railway 1908 5% 100 Pound Tientsin-Pukow Gold Loan Bonds (2).
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China, orange frame, Chinese Central Railways, both complete with all 42 coupons, two with light notations in the top margin, otherwise all three VF+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Chinese Imperial Railway 1908 5% 100 Pound Tientsin-Pukow Gold Loan Bonds (3).2029 - Chinese Imperial Railway 1908 5% 100 Pound Tientsin-Pukow Gold Loan Bonds (3).
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China, orange frame, Chinese Central Railways, all three complete with all 42 coupons, two with light notations in the top margin, otherwise all thre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,900.00 - 3,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Chinese Imperial Railway 1908 5% 100 Pound Tientsin-Pukow Gold Loan Bonds (3).2030 - Chinese Imperial Railway 1908 5% 100 Pound Tientsin-Pukow Gold Loan Bonds (3).
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China, orange frame, Chinese Central Railways, all three complete with all 42 coupons, two with light notations in the top margin, otherwise all thre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,900.00 - 3,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Chinese Imperial Railway 1911 5% 100 Pound Tientsin-Pukow Gold Loan Bonds (3).2031 - Chinese Imperial Railway 1911 5% 100 Pound Tientsin-Pukow Gold Loan Bonds (3).
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China, green frame, Chinese Central Railways, all with four coupons, all conditionally challenged, but pretty much intact. [3]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Chinese Imperial Railway 1911 5% 100 Pound Tientsin-Pukow Gold Loan Bonds (4).2032 - Chinese Imperial Railway 1911 5% 100 Pound Tientsin-Pukow Gold Loan Bonds (4).
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China, green frame, Chinese Central Railways, all with four coupons, three are quite decent, one is conditionally challenged, but pretty much intact.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,900.00 - 3,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Guangshen Railway Company Limited, Specimen ADR Stock Certificate.2033 - Guangshen Railway Company Limited, Specimen ADR Stock Certificate.
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ND (ca. 1970-80's), Odd Shares, American Depositary Shares, Vignette of train with man and woman on top, Specimen overprints, Uncirculated condi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Guangshen Railway Company Limited, Specimen ADR Stock Certificate.2034 - Guangshen Railway Company Limited, Specimen ADR Stock Certificate.
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ND (ca. 1970-80's), Odd Shares, American Depositary Shares, Vignette of train with man and woman on top, Specimen overprints, Uncirculated condi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Imperial Chinese Government 5% Hukuang Railways 100 Pound Bond Trio.2035 - Imperial Chinese Government 5% Hukuang Railways 100 Pound Bond Trio.
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1-2) 1911, red, train, Morgan, VF details, but with splits and pinholes. 3) Similar, Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank, VF details, holes and splits. [3]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Imperial Chinese Government 5% Hukuang Railways 20 Pound Bond Trio.2036 - Imperial Chinese Government 5% Hukuang Railways 20 Pound Bond Trio.
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China. 1-2) 1911, green, train, Bank of Indo-China, VF+, minor stains and pinholes. [2]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Imperial Chinese Government 5% Hukuang Railways 20 Pound Bond Trio.2037 - Imperial Chinese Government 5% Hukuang Railways 20 Pound Bond Trio.
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China. 1-2) 1911, green, train, Deutsch-Asiatic Bank,, VF+, one with red crayon notation the other with a cancel revenue. [2]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to o***g for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Imperial Chinese Government 5% Hukuang Railways 20 Pound Bond Trio.2038 - Imperial Chinese Government 5% Hukuang Railways 20 Pound Bond Trio.
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China. 1-3) 1911, green, train, Bank of Indo-China, VF+, some minor stains and rough edges. [3]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Imperial Chinese Government 5% Hukuang Railways 20 Pound Bond Trio.2039 - Imperial Chinese Government 5% Hukuang Railways 20 Pound Bond Trio.
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China. 1-3) 1911, green, train, Deutsch-Asiatic Bank,, VF+, red crayon notations, top. [3]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Imperial Chinese Government Tientsin-Pukow 1908 5% Bonds.2040 - Imperial Chinese Government Tientsin-Pukow 1908 5% Bonds.
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China. 1-2) 20 Pounds. 3-4) 100 Pounds, brown borders, green tint, Deutsch-Asiatic Bank, VF+, minor edge roughness. [4]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,900.00 - 3,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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