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
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Chíing Dynasty, 1858 Issue.2061 - Chíing Dynasty, 1858 Issue.
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China, (Year 8), 1858, 2000 Cash, P-A4f (S/M#T6-51), Issued banknote, The usual Spindle hole on top margin, S/N 6795, Choice XF to AU, attractive for
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Ch'ing Dynasty, 1858 Issue.2062 - Ch'ing Dynasty, 1858 Issue.
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China, (Year 8), 1858, 2000 Cash, P-A4g (S/M#T6-51), Issued banknote, The usual Spindle hole on top margin, Choice XF to AU condition with 2 very li
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,400.00) = 3,400.00
 
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Imperial Bank of China, 1898 ìPekingî Branch Issue.2063 - Imperial Bank of China, 1898 ìPekingî Branch Issue.
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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
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Estimate : 9,500.00 - 19,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Ta Ch-Ing Government Bank, 1910 Proof Vignette used on 1910 ND Issue $100 Note.2064 - Ta Ch-Ing Government Bank, 1910 Proof Vignette used on 1910 ND Issue $100 Note.
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China, 1910, $100, A82 S/M#T10-43, Black on white proof paper, Amazing vignette of portrait of Prince Chun on left, dragon in middle and farmers at ri
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to z*****4 for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Ta-Chíing Government Bank, 1907 ìHankowî Issue.2065 - Ta-Chíing Government Bank, 1907 ìHankowî Issue.
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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
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Estimate : 3,800.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Ta-Ching Government Bank 1909 (Unissued) Series Proof Vignettes2066 - Ta-Ching Government Bank 1909 (Unissued) Series Proof Vignettes
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China, Lot of 6 different vignette proofs from the ABN "Ta-Ching Government Bank" series, All are printed on india paper that is not mount...
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Estimate : 2,200.00 - 3,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Agricultural & Industrial Bank, 1927 ìPeking Branchî Issue.2067 - Agricultural & Industrial Bank, 1927 ìPeking Branchî Issue.
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$5, P-A98a (S/M#C287-13), Issued banknote, Red-orange on m/c, Sailing ships at center, PMG graded Very Good 10 NET with note of major repair work, onl
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Estimate : 1,900.00 - 3,800.00
Sold to n********a.. for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Agricultural Bank of Four Provinces, 1933 Issue.2068 - Agricultural Bank of Four Provinces, 1933 Issue.
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1 Yuan, P-A87a (S/M#S110-10), Issued banknote, Brown on light yellow, back blue and green, Printer: TYPC. Fine to Choice Fine with a small nick on bot
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
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Bank of Agriculture and Commerce2069 - Bank of Agriculture and Commerce
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China. Fair to Good. Rough edges. Paper splits repaired with tape or paper. 4 pieces.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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China & South Sea Bank, Limited, 1921 ìShanghai Branchî Issue.2070 - China & South Sea Bank, Limited, 1921 ìShanghai Branchî Issue.
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Shanghai, China, 1 Yuan, P-A121a (S/M#C295-1a), Issued banknote, ìChairmanî on lower left corner, S/N AN756710, PMG graded Very Good 8, on...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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China & South Seas Bank, Ltd., 1927 Specimen Banknote.2071 - China & South Seas Bank, Ltd., 1927 Specimen Banknote.
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China, 5 Yuan, P-A127s, S/M#C2957-21, S/N 00000, Unlisted Specimen banknote and unlisted without place name, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ, Red o
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,800.00) = 3,800.00
 
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China & South Sea Bank, Limited, Specimen Bill of Exchange Pair by Waterlow & Sons.2072 - China & South Sea Bank, Limited, Specimen Bill of Exchange Pair by Waterlow & Sons.
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Lot of 2 exchanges that are attached, Tientsin, China, ND (ca.1920-30), Red on pink underprint, Red Bank Arms of Monument at left, the back of each ha
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to r*********4 for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Commercial Bank of China2073 - Commercial Bank of China
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China. Fair to Good. Rough edges. Paper splits repaired or not.5 pieces.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
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Commercial Bank of China, 1920 "Dollar Issue" Banknote Pair.2074 - Commercial Bank of China, 1920 "Dollar Issue" Banknote Pair.
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Shanghai, China. 1920, $10, P-6a, (S/M #293-45), Issued banknote, Worthy standing at center, Red on m/c, back brown, Choice VG to Fine condition with
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Estimate : 1,900.00 - 3,800.00
Sold to n********a.. for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Commercial Bank of China, 1920 "Dollar Issue" Banknote Pair.2075 - Commercial Bank of China, 1920 "Dollar Issue" Banknote Pair.
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Shanghai, China. Lot of 2 notes, both are 1920 dated and issued. Includes, $5, P-3a, (S/M #293-42), Purple on m/c, VG with a small thin on the top upp
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
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Commercial Bank of China, 1920 "Dollar Issue" Specimen Banknote.2076 - Commercial Bank of China, 1920 "Dollar Issue" Specimen Banknote.
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Shanghai, China. 1920, $50, P-7s (S/M #293-46), Specimen banknote, Worthy standing at center, Blue on m/c, back orange, Red specimen overprint, POC a
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Estimate : 19,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Bank of China, 1 Dollar, 1918 ìShanghai/Pekingî Branch Issue.2077 - Bank of China, 1 Dollar, 1918 ìShanghai/Pekingî Branch Issue.
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China. 1918. $1. P-51l (S/M #C294-100k). Issued banknote, Blue-black on m/c with ìTemple of Heavenî in middle, back is Blue-black. S/N 007...
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Estimate : 1,100.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Bank of China, 1912 "Manchuria" Branch Issue Rarity.2078 - Bank of China, 1912 "Manchuria" Branch Issue Rarity.
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Manchuria, China, $5, P-26i, S/M#C294-31I, Issued banknote, Black on m/c underprint, S/N H475800, ICG graded G/VG 8* with note of restored paper, reto
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 13,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Bank of China, 1913 Issue Production Proof Essay.2079 - Bank of China, 1913 Issue Production Proof Essay.
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1913. $5, P-31 Unlisted essay production proof (PMG designated this P-26 by mistake), Portrait of Emperor Huang-ti at left and Gazebo on right with no
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to u**a for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Bank of China, 1913 Issue, Overprinted on Provincial Bank of Kwang Tung Province 1913.2080 - Bank of China, 1913 Issue, Overprinted on Provincial Bank of Kwang Tung Province 1913.
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China. $5, P-29, S/M#C294-41 Issued banknote, Overprinted on Provincial Bank of Kwang Tung Province, 1913, $5, P-S2398, Green on m/c with large build
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to E******s for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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