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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British-American Tobacco Co., 1920 Specimen Fractional Certificate.761 - British-American Tobacco Co., 1920 Specimen Fractional Certificate.
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England, 1/4th Pound Fractional Certificate specimen, Vertical, Tobacco worker in tobacco field on top, Green, back green, S/N 00,000, Issued in 192
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Government of the French Republic762 - Government of the French Republic
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France, Specimen bond. April 1, 1917. $1000, 20 Year 5 _% Coupon Gold Bond. Olive green border and undertint. Allegorical woman sowing grain with man,
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Government of the French Republic, 1920 Specimen Bond.763 - Government of the French Republic, 1920 Specimen Bond.
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France, Sept. 15th, 1920. $100, 25 Year External Gold Loan 8% Sinking Fund Specimen Bond. Orange border and undertint. Allegorical reclining topless w
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Government of the French Republic, 1921 Specimen External Gold Loan Bond.764 - Government of the French Republic, 1921 Specimen External Gold Loan Bond.
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France, $100 Gold Coupon Bond, 7 1/2% Gold Loan Bond, Coupons attached, Black with red border and underprint. Very attractive and rare bond only found
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Government of the French Republic, Specimen Bond.765 - Government of the French Republic, Specimen Bond.
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Specimen, $500, 20 Year External Gold Loan 7-1/2% Bond. Brown border. Vignette of allegorical woman with world globe on top and Arms of France on bo
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Metallbank und Metallurgische Gesellschaft, A.G. 1928 Specimen by BWC.766 - Metallbank und Metallurgische Gesellschaft, A.G. 1928 Specimen by BWC.
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Germany. 1000 Pound Bond Specimen. Black. BWC. POC. Pencil and ink printer notations. As made. Choice Extremely Fine.
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Siemens & Halske Corp. 1930 Specimen Bond.767 - Siemens & Halske Corp. 1930 Specimen Bond.
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Germany, 1930, $400, Temporary Debenture, Participating Debenture, Series A - Due January 15, 2930 (I guess they had long term plans). Orange border a
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Start Price : 240.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Irish Republic 1866, $20 Issued Bond Rarity.768 - Irish Republic 1866, $20 Issued Bond Rarity.
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Irish Republic, January 23rd, 1866, $20, Plate A, P-Unlisted, I/U, 6% bond payable 6 months after the Independence of the Irish Nation, Black on gree
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Abastecedora De Aceites Para Combustible y Refinadora de Petroleo. S.A., 1915 Issued Bond Group.769 - Abastecedora De Aceites Para Combustible y Refinadora de Petroleo. S.A., 1915 Issued Bond Group.
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Mexico. Lot of 3 Bonds, All are 100 Pesos = 1 Share, Black on red, Locomotive passing oil tanks pulling train of oil cars, harbor in background, coupo
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Abastecedora De Aceites Para Combustible y Refinadora de Petroleo. S.A., 1915 Issued Bond Group.770 - Abastecedora De Aceites Para Combustible y Refinadora de Petroleo. S.A., 1915 Issued Bond Group.
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Mexico. Lot of 3 Bonds, All are 100 Pesos = 1 Share, Black on red, Locomotive passing oil tanks pulling train of oil cars, harbor in background, coupo
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Abastecedora De Aceites Para Combustible y Refinadora de Petroleo. S.A., 1915 Issued Bond Group.771 - Abastecedora De Aceites Para Combustible y Refinadora de Petroleo. S.A., 1915 Issued Bond Group.
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Mexico. Lot of 5 Bonds, All are 100 Pesos = 1 Share, Black on red, Locomotive passing oil tanks pulling train of oil cars, harbor in background, coupo
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Estado de Zacatecas 1907 Specimen Bond.772 - Estado de Zacatecas 1907 Specimen Bond.
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Zacatecas, Mexico. $1000 Pesos Specimen Bond, Series E, Olive Green frame, Neptune with trident in circular frame, XF. ABNC
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 375.00
 
 
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Ferrocarriles Toluca A Tenango Y Sn. Juan, 1907 Issued Trio of Bonds773 - Ferrocarriles Toluca A Tenango Y Sn. Juan, 1907 Issued Trio of Bonds
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Toluca, Mexico. 1. $100 I/U Series A Coupon Bond, Black print on blue border with light pink under tint. 2. $1,000 Issued and Uncancelled Series B Cou
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M*********2 for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Ferrocarriles Unidos de Yucatan, 1903 Issued Bond774 - Ferrocarriles Unidos de Yucatan, 1903 Issued Bond
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Mexico. $1,000 I/U Series D Coupon Bond, Black print on large orange border and under tint, Porter pushing luggage towards waiting train at top, VF-X
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to M*********2 for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Mexican Central Railway Co. Trio of Issued Certificates 1881-1917775 - Mexican Central Railway Co. Trio of Issued Certificates 1881-1917
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Mexico. Lot of 3 pieces, Includes: 1. Mexican Central Railway Securities Co. Ltd., Arrears Certificate, Black print on small sized certificate with gr
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Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to a********b.. for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Mexican International Railroad Co., 1880-1889 Specimen Stock Certificate776 - Mexican International Railroad Co., 1880-1889 Specimen Stock Certificate
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Mexico. Odd Shares Capital Stock Specimen Certificate, Black print on green border and under tint, Locomotive at top waiting for passengers at statio
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to M*********2 for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Mexican International Railroad Co., 1897 Issued 4% Gold Coupon Bond.777 - Mexican International Railroad Co., 1897 Issued 4% Gold Coupon Bond.
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Mexico. $1,000 I/U 4% 1st Consolidated Gold Coupon Bond, Black print on olive-green border and under tint, Locomotive at center flanked by seals of Me
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Estimate : 130.00 - 250.00
Sold to a********b.. for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Mexican National Railroad Co., ca.1900-1910 Specimen Stock Certificate Pair.778 - Mexican National Railroad Co., ca.1900-1910 Specimen Stock Certificate Pair.
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Mexico. Lot of 2 specimen stock certificates. includes 100 Shares Voting Trust Specimen Certificate, Black print on green border and under tint; and,
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Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to M*********2 for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Mexican Northern Railway Co., 1909 Specimen Stock Certificate Pair.779 - Mexican Northern Railway Co., 1909 Specimen Stock Certificate Pair.
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Mexico (Inc. in New York). Lot of 2 specimen stock certificates. includes 100 Shares Capital Stock Specimen Certificate, Black print on green border a
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Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to M*********2 for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Mexican Pacific Railway Ltd., 1889 Issued Bond780 - Mexican Pacific Railway Ltd., 1889 Issued Bond
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Mexico. 100 Pounds I/U 6% 1st Mortgage Debenture Coupon Bond, Black print on black border with green under tint, Company title at top with symbol of M
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
 
 
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