AIA Sale #47 March 13th, 2018 - U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily and Coins

Auction Details

Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 in 2 Sessions
U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily and Coins
Lots 1 to 973
SESSION 1 – Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins & Scripophily
Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 (Lots 1 to 576) beginning at 10:30 AM Local Time

SESSION 2 – U.S. Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Security Printing Ephemera & Historic Ephemera
Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 (Lots 577 to 973) beginning no earlier than 4:00 PM Local Time

On behalf of the entire Archives International Auctions team, I would like to personally welcome you to our 47th auction we have held over the last ten years. We are excited to offer over 950 lots of rare and desirable U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily and Coins in our first auction of 2018.

Included in the sale are consignments from numerous estates and longtime collections with many items having never been offered previously at auction. Included in the sale is a desirable selection of U.S., Chinese and Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, and Security Printing Ephemera.

We are offering over 130 lots of Chinese Banknotes and Scripophily. Some of the highlights of the Chinese section include a 1912, Bank of China “Peking” Branch issue rarity, possibly the finest known; 4 attractive examples of the Kiangse Government Bank, 1907 Dollar Issue; and an outstanding Peiyang Tientsin Bank, ND (ca.1910) 5 Tael Issue and dozens of other rare and desirable notes. Chile is highlighted by 2 Specimen examples of the extremely rare bank, Banco Agricola, ca.1870, 1 and 5 Pesos notes that are only known in Proof form with no issued examples known and is unpriced in the SCWPM; A very attractive offering of 30 different Colombia Proof banknotes, ca.1886 to 1951, are offered, most in Gem Uncirculated condition; a lovely 1905 Danish West Indies, 10 Francs face proof is offered and the French banknote offering includes an exceptional assortment of Siege Notes.

An exceptional offering of Iran, Bank Markazi specimens, ca.1971 to 1982 issues, of over 30 different varieties, many unlisted in Specimen format will highlight the sale. Hundreds of additional worldwide notes are sure to attract attention of the beginning to serious collector as well as dealers with many single notes to large group lots that are fresh to the marketplace and have never been offered in auction previously. Another major highlight of the auction is a presentation specimen booklet of the 1982 to 1989, U.A.E. Currency Board set of 6 different Specimen notes from BW&C, many in choice to Gem condition and rare in this format. Philippines includes an exceptional aBangko Sentral ng Philippines, 1998 Commemorative 100,000 Piso Banknote as well as numerous early issues. The first session ends with 45 lots of Ancient and World Coins with many desirable coins included.

The second session includes U.S. coins, Banknotes, Scripophily and Security Printing Ephemera. Highlights include many proof obsolete notes from the Silver City Collection we offered in 2010-2011 with many rare notes never seen before that sale. The Scripophily section is highlighted by an Alaska Gold and Silver Mining Company, 1878 Stock Certificate, issued only 12 years after Seward’s Folly of his purchasing Alaska from the Russians in 1867; an extremely early and rare 1904 Ford Motor Company of Canada is offered as well as over 110 lots of issued and specimen railroad stocks and bonds; the Scripophily section includes over 350 lots of rare and interesting bonds and shares with numerous topics that are represented.

We are now working on our Winter and Spring 2018 auctions and are seeking consignments for our upcoming sales. Please contact us to discuss how you may participate in our future auctions. I would like to thank everyone who has participated in our previous sales and has helped make this auction series a resounding success. We are looking forward to another exciting auction and hope you enjoy our current offerings.
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The auction will take place on March 13th, 2018 at AIA's office located at 1580 Lemoine Ave., Suite #7, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 beginning at 10:30 AM for both sessions.
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N.H. Anders - Concert Hall Furniture Warerooms, ca.1860-70's.621 - N.H. Anders - Concert Hall Furniture Warerooms, ca.1860-70's.
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Philadelphia, PA., Furniture company advertising note, banknote Look-alike, AU with toning.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 130.00
Sold to F********l.. for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Mrs. Joe A. Haney, Dressmaking ca.1870-80's Advertising Note.622 - Mrs. Joe A. Haney, Dressmaking ca.1870-80's Advertising Note.
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Chattanooga, Tennessee. Confederate Advertising Banknote.
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Estimate : 55.00 - 90.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Advertising Note and Scrip Note assortment ca.1847-1890's.623 - Advertising Note and Scrip Note assortment ca.1847-1890's.
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Lot of 6 notes, Includes 2 different double sided ad notes from Pennsylvania, 2 trade cards, 1847 Treasurer of the State of Michigan and an Arizona 18
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Estimate : 120.00 - 190.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Salem, Massachusetts, Teachers' Seminary Bank, ND (caq.1820-40's) Early College Currency624 - Salem, Massachusetts, Teachers' Seminary Bank, ND (caq.1820-40's) Early College Currency
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Salem, MA. $100, Extremely early example similar to rewards of merit (ca.1820-40's). VF/XF with stain on right margin.
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 55.00 - 90.00
 
 
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Missouri & Maine College Currency Banknote assortment.625 - Missouri & Maine College Currency Banknote assortment.
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Lot of 11 notes in 2 different sets, Includes a set of 6 notes from Bixby, Missouri with a Missouri Historical Society overprint on each, $2 to $1000;
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 85.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Bryant & Stratton's National College Currency 1863-1864 College Currency Quartet.626 - Bryant & Stratton's National College Currency 1863-1864 College Currency Quartet.
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New York, Lot of 4 notes, 3 Issued and 1 unissued. Includes $1, Fine; $3, repaired; $3, XF; and $10, VF.
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 170.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Elizabethton, PA Merchant's Bank. ND (ca.1890-1920) College Currency Assortment.627 - Elizabethton, PA Merchant's Bank. ND (ca.1890-1920) College Currency Assortment.
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Pennsylvania. Lot of 7 notes, includes $2 to $1000 notes, XF to Uncirculated Condition.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 85.00 - 130.00
 
 
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College Bank & Currency Assortment ca.1880's to 1890's.628 - College Bank & Currency Assortment ca.1880's to 1890's.
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Lot of 5 items, Includes 1880-90's Portland Business College, 5 Denomination scrip note; Wisconsin $50 Note Maverick, C.S. of S.W.U.; and 3 diff...
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Estimate : 85.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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C.S.A., 1864 Lot of 2 $10 Notes T-68, Both AU to Choice AU and Sequential Serial Numbers.629 - C.S.A., 1864 Lot of 2 $10 Notes T-68, Both AU to Choice AU and Sequential Serial Numbers.
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Richmond, VA. Lot of 2 notes, both sequential 1864 $10, T-68 notes, both with very light middle vertical folds keeping them from Uncirculated conditi
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Estimate : 75.00 - 120.00
Sold to T*******d for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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C.S.A., 1864 Lot of 2 $100 Notes T-65 Banknote Pair.630 - C.S.A., 1864 Lot of 2 $100 Notes T-65 Banknote Pair.
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Richmond, VA. Lot of 2 notes, both sequential 1864 $100, T-65 notes, one with a very light middle vertical fold keeping it from Uncirculated conditio
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to T*******d for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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C.S.A., 1864 Lot of 2 $50 Notes T-66, Both are Choice VF to XF.631 - C.S.A., 1864 Lot of 2 $50 Notes T-66, Both are Choice VF to XF.
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Richmond, VA. Lot of 2 notes, both are 1864 $50, T-66 notes, both with very light middle vertical folds and light handling keeping them from XF to AU
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Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
Sold to T*******d for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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C.S.A., 1864 Lot of 3 $50 Notes T-66, All are Choice VF to XF.632 - C.S.A., 1864 Lot of 3 $50 Notes T-66, All are Choice VF to XF.
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Richmond, VA. Lot of 3 notes, all are 1864 $50, T-66 notes with very light middle vertical folds and light handling keeping them from XF to AU condit
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to T*******d for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Confederate States of America, 1862 (ca.1879) $100 Contemporary Counterfeit Issued and Uncancelled B633 - Confederate States of America, 1862 (ca.1879) $100 Contemporary Counterfeit Issued and Uncancelled B
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Richmond, Virginia and Holland. $100 I/U, S/N 1553, Counterfeit bond printed about 1879 in Europe. A small white tell-tale dot to the left of Mallor...
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
 
 
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C.S.A. $20, 1861, CT-20/141A, Contemporary Counterfeit Banknote.634 - C.S.A. $20, 1861, CT-20/141A, Contemporary Counterfeit Banknote.
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Richmond, VA. $20, CT-20/141A Counterfeit, Fine to VF, Pin holes at folds.
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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C.S.A., $100, 1862 Lot of 2 notes, T-39 and T-40.635 - C.S.A., $100, 1862 Lot of 2 notes, T-39 and T-40.
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Richmond, VA. Lot of 2 notes, Both are $100 notes, one Fine and the second AU.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
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C.S.A., Lot of 4 notes dated 1863.636 - C.S.A., Lot of 4 notes dated 1863.
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Richmond, VA. Lot of 4, 1863 notes, Includes 50cts, T-63, AU; $5 (2), T-60, one with cut cancel and the second with cut out cancels on bottom; VF to X
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Estimate : 140.00 - 230.00
Sold to T*******d for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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C.S.A., Lot of 4 notes dated 1864.637 - C.S.A., Lot of 4 notes dated 1864.
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Richmond, VA. Lot of 5, 1864 notes, Includes $ 10, T-68 and $20, T-667, 4 are AU to Choice AU and a single $10 is VF with a tear on the top margin. So
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Estimate : 140.00 - 230.00
Sold to T*******d for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Irving National Bank, New York, $5, Series of 1902 Plain Back, KL#1159, Ch#E 345.638 - Irving National Bank, New York, $5, Series of 1902 Plain Back, KL#1159, Ch#E 345.
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New York, NY, Series of 1902, VF to Choice VF.
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to e******8 for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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U.S. Silver Certificate, $1 1899, Fr#226a, Lyons | Roberts Signatures.639 - U.S. Silver Certificate, $1 1899, Fr#226a, Lyons | Roberts Signatures.
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U.S. Silver Certificate, $1, Series of 1899, Black Eagle, Choice VF to XF, bright colors, sharp corners and large even margins.
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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U.S. Silver Certificate, $1 1899, Fr#235, Elliot | White Signatures.640 - U.S. Silver Certificate, $1 1899, Fr#235, Elliot | White Signatures.
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U.S. Silver Certificate, $1, Series of 1899, Black Eagle, Choice VF with light handling keeping this note from XF, bright colors, sharp corners and 3
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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