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

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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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Montana Extension - Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway Co. 1887 Specimen Registered Bond.941 - Montana Extension - Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway Co. 1887 Specimen Registered Bond.
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Montana Territory and Minnesota. $1000, Specimen 1st Mortgage 4% Registered Gold bond. Brown & black borders. Allegorical women on left and rig...
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Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lehigh & New England Equipment Trust, 1935 Specimen Bond942 - Lehigh & New England Equipment Trust, 1935 Specimen Bond
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Pennsylvania. $1000 Specimen 4% Series H Coupon Bond, Black print on olive green border and under tint, Locomotive outside a large factory at top, Spe
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Fort Pitt Traction Co., 1895 Specimen Bond943 - Fort Pitt Traction Co., 1895 Specimen Bond
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Pennsylvania. $1000 Specimen 5% 1st Mortgage Coupon Bond, Black print on ornate green border and under tint, Electric rail car at top with passengers
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to a*******u for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Wabash-Western Railway Co., 1887 Specimen Bond944 - Wabash-Western Railway Co., 1887 Specimen Bond
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Missouri. $1000 Specimen 6% 1st Mortgage Coupon Bond, Black print on brown border and under tint, Ornate company title at top, Specimen overprints and
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Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Sioux City & Pacific Railroad Co. IA. 1901.945 - Sioux City & Pacific Railroad Co. IA. 1901.
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$1000 Gold Registered Bond Specimen. ABNC. POCs. VF+.
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Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 240.00
 
 
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Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad Co.1926 Specimen Bond.946 - Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad Co.1926 Specimen Bond.
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Alabama. Mississippi. Tennessee. Specimen bond. $1000 5% Gold Bond Series C. Specimen overprint, "00000" serial numbers and POC's. Cou...
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Start Price : 55.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Co. 1911 Specimen Bond.947 - San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Co. 1911 Specimen Bond.
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California. $1000 1st Mortgage 4% Gold Coupon Bond Specimen. Olive green border. Speeding locomotive with small city in back ground under arched titl
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Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
 
 
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State of Alabama, 1870 Issued Bond948 - State of Alabama, 1870 Issued Bond
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Alabama. $1000 Issued 8% Coupon Bond, Black print on ornate black border with green under tint, Locomotive under title at top, VF-XF condition, S. Ben
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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State of Arkansas, 1869 Issued Bond949 - State of Arkansas, 1869 Issued Bond
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Arkansas. $1000 Issued 7% Coupon Bond, Black print on ornate brown border and under tint, Locomotive in profile at top with allegorical women at top c
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Start Price : 55.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
 
 
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City of New Orleans, 1927 Specimen Coupon Bond.950 - City of New Orleans, 1927 Specimen Coupon Bond.
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New Orleans, Louisiana. Series of 1927, $1000, Specimen 4 1/2% Serial Gold coupon Bond, Black on green border, Bearded gentleman's portrait at t...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
 
 
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City of Baltimore, 1819 Cancelled Bond951 - City of Baltimore, 1819 Cancelled Bond
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Baltimore, Maryland. $400 Issued and Cancelled 6% Bond, Black print on simple black border, Company title at top, Fine condition with damage to margin
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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State of Mississippi, 1838 Issued Bond952 - State of Mississippi, 1838 Issued Bond
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Mississippi. $2000 Issued 5% Coupon Bond, Black print on black border, Allegorical figures together under company title with images of Bald Eagles at
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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State of Missouri, 1872 Cancelled Bond953 - State of Missouri, 1872 Cancelled Bond
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Missouri. $1000 Issued and Cancelled 6% University Bond, Black print on brown border, Seal of Missouri at top flanked by men mining under company titl
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
 
 
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City of Cincinnati Municipal Bond, 1905 Specimen Bond954 - City of Cincinnati Municipal Bond, 1905 Specimen Bond
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Cincinnati, Ohio. $1,000 Specimen 3 1/2% Specimen Bond "issued for terminal facilities and permanent betterments for the line of railway of Cin...
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Estimate : 450.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (270.00) = 270.00
 
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Commonwealth of Virginia, 1871 Issued Bond955 - Commonwealth of Virginia, 1871 Issued Bond
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Richmond, Virginia. $66.67 Issued 6% Bond, Blue print on blue border with portraits of men under company title, Fine-VF condition with toning and stai
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Amalgamated Sugar Co., ca.1900-1910 Specimen Stock Certificate.956 - Amalgamated Sugar Co., ca.1900-1910 Specimen Stock Certificate.
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Utah, 19xx (ca.1900-1910), Specimen Stock, Odd Shares, Black on brown border and underprint, Portrait at top center of David Eccles, POC's, SBNC...
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Metropolitan Errand & Carrier Express Co., 1856, 100 Shares I/U Stock Certificate, Issued Private Ca957 - Metropolitan Errand & Carrier Express Co., 1856, 100 Shares I/U Stock Certificate, Issued Private Ca
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NY, 100 Shares, I/U, 7.75 x 3.6 inches, Speeding horse drawn wagon top left, Issued stock certificate, Issued to Sam L. Past Jr., AU condition, S/N 16
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Start Price : 475.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Burlington and Mount Pleasant Plank Road Co., 1850 Issued Stock Certificate958 - Burlington and Mount Pleasant Plank Road Co., 1850 Issued Stock Certificate
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Iowa. 1 Share Stock Certificate, Black print on black border on tan paper, Company title at top, Minor toning and splits along fold lines, VG to Fine
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Estimate : 140.00 - 230.00
Sold to e******2 for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Mt. Pleasant, Trenton, Deedsville and Brighton Plank Road & Bridge Co. 1851 Issued Stock Certificate959 - Mt. Pleasant, Trenton, Deedsville and Brighton Plank Road & Bridge Co. 1851 Issued Stock Certificate
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Trenton, Iowa. 1 Share Capital Stock Issued Certificate, Red print on red border on blue paper, Company title at top, Fine-VF condition.
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Westminster, Taney-Town, and Emmitsburg Turnpike Road, 1816 Issued Stock Certificate960 - Westminster, Taney-Town, and Emmitsburg Turnpike Road, 1816 Issued Stock Certificate
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Maryland. 1 Share Capital or Joint-Stock of the Presidents, Managers and Company of the Westminster, Taney-Town, and Emmitsburg Turnpike Road, Black p
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Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
Sold to O******3 for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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