AIA Sale 48 - U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily & Coins

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ARCHIVES INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS
Sale 48
Featuring
U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily and Coins

TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION: in 2 SESSIONS in FORT LEE, NEW JERSEY
Lots 1 to 998

SESSION 1 – (Lots 1 to 543)
Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins and Scripophily
Featuring the Hamilton Collection of Modern British Colony Banknotes
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 beginning at 10:30 AM Local Time

SESSION 2 – (Lots 544 to 998)
U.S. Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, Security Printing Ephemera & Historic Ephemera
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 beginning no earlier than 4:00 PM Local Time

Live Gallery, Live Internet, and Catalog sale at our offices in Fort Lee New Jersey


On behalf of the entire Archives International Auctions team, I would like to personally welcome you to our 48th auction we have held over the last ten years. We are excited to offer almost 1000 lots of rare and desirable U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily and Coins in our upcoming auction.

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.

The auction will include over 540 lots of Chinese and Worldwide banknotes with a significant number of group lots that include dozens if not hundreds of desirable notes. We also have an exciting collection of Replacement notes from a serious collector covering literally the entire globe with many interesting and rare issues. Also included in the auction is a large Queen Elizabeth II collection put together by a serious New York collector over the last 30 years. Included are many desirable notes that will enhance any British Colony collection and includes many elusive issues.

We are offering over 100 lots of Chinese Banknotes and Scripophily highlighted by a 1920, Chinese-American Bank of Commerce, $5 "Harbin" Branch Issue Rarity that is very possibly unique and a Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, 1907, "Tsingtau, Kiau Chau" issued $1 Branch Issue Rarity. Numerous desirable and rare notes fill out the Chinese section of the auction. Chile is highlighted by a Banco De Santiago, 1886 Issued 20 Pesos note that rarely is seen at auction and is offered by us for the first time. An extremely attractive and high-grade Kuwait Currency Board, 1960-1961, Complete First Issue Set of 5 Banknotes is offered and rarely seen is this high of condition; as well as Mexico, which is highlighted by a 500 Pesos, Banco De San Luis Potosi, ND (1897-1913), Face and Back Proofs, both PMG grading Gem Unc 66 EPQ.
The second session includes U.S. Banknotes, Scripophily, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera. Highlights include an attractive collection of over 50 obsolete banknotes including a desirable selection of Louisiana obsoletes featuring a $1000, Citizens Bank of Louisiana; a Kansas Territory, State Bank, Lecompton, K.T., 1856, $2, KS-55 G4a, Whitfield 334 issued obsolete; and dozens of attractive notes. U.S. Large type is highlighted by a small National Banknote Collection including a Mechanics National Bank of Philadelphia, 1875, $1, Ch#610; and a small collection of 5 different 1929 Nevada Nationals including notes from Ely, Eureka, Reno and Winnemucca, Nevada; as well as dozens of additional rare and attractive notes.
Scripophily is represented by over 300 lots including banking, mining, navigation, foreign and U.S. issued and specimen stocks and bonds that includes many desirable and rare issues rarely offered at auction.
We are now working on our Summer and Fall 2018 auctions and are seeking consignments for these 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.
PLEASE CONTACT US TO REGISTER FOR LIVE BIDDING OR ABSENTEE BIDDING AT:

PH: 1-201-944-4800
FAX: 1-201-871-4345
Web: www.archivesinternational.com
Email: info@archivesinternational.com

Snail Mail: Archives International Auctions
1580 Lemoine Ave., Suite 7, Fort Lee, NJ 07670

The auction will take place on Wednesday, May 23rd, 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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Chinese-American Bank of Commerce, 1920 Proof Face Essay Banknote.131 - Chinese-American Bank of Commerce, 1920 Proof Face Essay Banknote.
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China, $5, P-S236p Unlisted Essay design, S/M#271-3, Banknote face, Black on white india paper on large card, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, 1907 "Peking" Branch High Grade Rarity.132 - Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, 1907 "Peking" Branch High Grade Rarity.
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Peking, China. 5 Taels, P-S280r S/M#T101-11b, Remainder Banknote, Black and brown on light blue undertint, Germania at right, back same colors with fa
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 16,500.00 | Estimate : 17,000.00 - 22,000.00
 
 
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Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, 1907, "Tsingtau" Branch Issue Rarity.133 - Deutsch-Asiatische Bank, 1907, "Tsingtau" Branch Issue Rarity.
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Tsingtau, Kiau Chau. $1, P-1a S/M#T101-40, Issued banknote, Blue on rose underprint, Germania at right, arms at top left, coiled dragon lower left, b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to y****m for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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International Banking Corp., 1910 "Peking Branch" Issued Banknote.134 - International Banking Corp., 1910 "Peking Branch" Issued Banknote.
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Peking, China, 1910, $10, P-S414 S/M#M10-22, issued Banknote, Black on m/c, Eagle and globes in middle, back green with same vignette, S/N 199242, PMG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to m******l for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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International Banking Corporation, 1905 Specimen Shanghai Issue.135 - International Banking Corporation, 1905 Specimen Shanghai Issue.
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Shanghai, China, 1905, $10, P-S420s (S/M #M10-3), Specimen banknote, Brown on m/c with eagle flanked by 2 globes on face, back orange with same vignet
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 850.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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International Banking Corporation, 1919 Issue Banknote.136 - International Banking Corporation, 1919 Issue Banknote.
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Shanghai, China, 1919. $1, P-S423a, S/M #M10-50a. Issued banknote. Orange on m/c on face and green back. 2 printed signatures. Eagle between 2 globes,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 220.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Russo-Asiatic Bank, ND 1917 "Harbin" Issue.137 - Russo-Asiatic Bank, ND 1917 "Harbin" Issue.
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China, 50 Kopeks, P-S473a, S/M#O5-100, Issued banknote, Locomotive at left, S/N 063997, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ, attractive note rarely
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Russo-Asiatic Bank, 1917 Harbin Issue.138 - Russo-Asiatic Bank, 1917 Harbin Issue.
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Harbin, China, 1917, 1 Ruble, P-S474a. (S/M #05-101), Issued banknote, train on back, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ. Attractive railroad relat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Sino-Scandinavian Bank, 1922 "Peking" Issue.139 - Sino-Scandinavian Bank, 1922 "Peking" Issue.
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China, Lot of 2 notes, Includes 1922, Peking, 5 Yuan, Issued, Fine condition; 1922 "Peking" 10 Yuan, VF condition with graffiti. BEPP.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Kiangsi Provincial Bank, 1949 Banknote Trio.140 - Kiangsi Provincial Bank, 1949 Banknote Trio.
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China, Lot of 3 notes, includes 10 cents; 20 cents and 50 cents, P-S1089C; S1089D; and S1089E, all are Uncirculated to Gem Uncirculated with bright co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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