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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American Bank Note Co., ca. 1920-50's Advertising Vignette Sheet.681 - American Bank Note Co., ca. 1920-50's Advertising Vignette Sheet.
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New York, ND, ca. 1920-50's, Brown on white paper, Multiple vignettes of train, taxi, bee, eagle, young women and counters with ornate design, I...
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American Bank Note Co., ca.1920-30's Uncut Proof Sample Banknote Pair on Yellow Paper.682 - American Bank Note Co., ca.1920-30's Uncut Proof Sample Banknote Pair on Yellow Paper.
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New York, 20 Denomination, uncut vertical pair, Washington in middle, Blank back, VF with strong horizontal and vertical folds with archival reinforce
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American Bank Note Company, ca.1910-30, George Washington & Bond Advertising Sheets.683 - American Bank Note Company, ca.1910-30, George Washington & Bond Advertising Sheets.
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New York, Lot of 3 ad notes, all are similar in design but are different colors, All have 20 Denomination and George Washington portrait in middle on
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Arts and Crafts Club of the ABNC, 1919-1920 Menu and Program.684 - Arts and Crafts Club of the ABNC, 1919-1920 Menu and Program.
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New York. 1919-1920, 14th Annual Banquet, Park Avenue Hotel, 1919, Bold eagle on rock on front cover, logo in color on back, 5 sheets tied with a red
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Banquet Program for Arts and Crafts Club of the ABNC, 1928-29.685 - Banquet Program for Arts and Crafts Club of the ABNC, 1928-29.
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New York, 22nd Annual Banquet, Hotel Astor, Jan. 19, 1929. "Progress" on front cover, eagle head in circle flanked by lathe pattern on bac...
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Patriotic "Liberty" Vignette Quartet, ca. 1840-1860's.686 - Patriotic "Liberty" Vignette Quartet, ca. 1840-1860's.
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New York, ND (ca.1840-1860's), Lot of 4 different "Liberty" vignettes. Printers include RWH&E and 3 unattributed but by one of the...
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De La Rue Giori, ca. 1980, Test Banknote687 - De La Rue Giori, ca. 1980, Test Banknote
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Specimen advertising note, "10 Units" denomination, featuring Russian writer Aleksandr Pushkin as subject. Cyrillic text (sample arrangeme...
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Security Printer Advertising Sheets, ca.1880-1890's from Poor's Manuals.688 - Security Printer Advertising Sheets, ca.1880-1890's from Poor's Manuals.
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Lot of 5 different advertising sheets, Includes 2 different Western Bank Note Company advertising sheets, one printed on yellow paper with different l
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DuraNote Predecessor Polymer Banknote Advertising Note Specimens.689 - DuraNote Predecessor Polymer Banknote Advertising Note Specimens.
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ND, ca.1980-90's, Lot of 7 different polymer sample notes with different security elements added. All are 100 Denomination notes with oil platfo...
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James Smillie Proof Engraving of Lion at Home with small Self Portrait of Smillie With His Autograph690 - James Smillie Proof Engraving of Lion at Home with small Self Portrait of Smillie With His Autograph
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Lion at home proof from ABNC with additional autograph engraved in plate, date November 6 1885, and 3/4 portrait of Smillie added at lower portions. V
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Bradley Tyler Johnson, Confederate General from Maryland, 1871 Autographed Fiscal Document.691 - Bradley Tyler Johnson, Confederate General from Maryland, 1871 Autographed Fiscal Document.
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Richmond, Virginia, Autographed financial document for Payment of coupons from Orange & Alexandria RR Co. for $3400 in Coupons. He participated...
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Benjamin Altman Signed 1904 Check from Chemical Bank.692 - Benjamin Altman Signed 1904 Check from Chemical Bank.
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New York, NY. 1904, $10, I/C check made out to Dr. Charles H. May. Signed by Benjamin Altman. Benjamin Altman opened a small store on Attorney Street
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Francis E. Spinner  1855 Handwritten and Signed Letter from Mohawk Valley Bank.693 - Francis E. Spinner 1855 Handwritten and Signed Letter from Mohawk Valley Bank.
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Francis Elias Spinner was an American politician from New York. He was Treasurer of the United States from 1861 to 1875. He was the first administrato
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Political Autographs , McGovern, Shriver and Pat Nixon.694 - Political Autographs , McGovern, Shriver and Pat Nixon.
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Autographs of George McGovern a presidential Candidate, Sargent Shriver his Vice President nominee, and Pat Nixon Richard Nixon's wife. All are ...
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State of Louisiana, By Henry Johnson, Governor of the State of Louisiana 1826 Lawsuit Filing.695 - State of Louisiana, By Henry Johnson, Governor of the State of Louisiana 1826 Lawsuit Filing.
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New Orleans, LA. 1826, Lawsuit for unpaid Bill of Exchange for the purchase of Cotton goods. Fine with toning, tears, separations, but early Louisiana
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Zigarettenfabrik Greiling, 1929, Large Collection of 625+ Embossed Cards Replica World Coins in Book696 - Zigarettenfabrik Greiling, 1929, Large Collection of 625+ Embossed Cards Replica World Coins in Book
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A fascinating book produced in 1929 by cigarette factory Greiling located in Dresden, Germany. Contains contemporary coins from countries around the w
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"Moden Almnach", 1933, Clothing Styles Illustrated Card Book697 - "Moden Almnach", 1933, Clothing Styles Illustrated Card Book
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Published in Cologne by Haus Neuerburg, this 95+ volume describes European clothing styles and fashions from the 1500 to 1900, with accompanying illus
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State of Louisiana, May 29th, 1861 Legal Document with attached Promissory Note During Confederate P698 - State of Louisiana, May 29th, 1861 Legal Document with attached Promissory Note During Confederate P
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Parish of Orleans, City of New Orleans, LA. Lawsuit with attached note from Memphis Tennessee for $4500. Dated during the period 2 weeks after the Ci
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Insurance related Documents, ca.1854-1871.699 - Insurance related Documents, ca.1854-1871.
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lot of 2 insurance related certificates, one related to shipping and the second a Fire Insurance policy.
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Louisiana Lottery Ticket Assortment, ca.1887-1891.700 - Louisiana Lottery Ticket Assortment, ca.1887-1891.
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New Orleans, LA. Lot of 4 lottery tickets, Includes 2 examples of Louisiana State lottery, 1891, VF; and 2 different colors of 1887 The Original Littl
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