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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Lin County Local temporary currency, 1941, 1 Yuan. ______1941__________171 - Lin County Local temporary currency, 1941, 1 Yuan. ______1941__________
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Henan Province, China, A local temporary currency of 1 yuan issued by Lin County in Henan Province in 1941. Altered from another design. The center im
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Estimate : 120.00 - 230.00
Sold to s******n for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Nung Ming Exchange Bureau, 1927 Private Banknote.172 - Nung Ming Exchange Bureau, 1927 Private Banknote.
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China, 20 cents, P-Unlisted, S/M# Unlisted, Red on m/c, mountain scene in middle, back purple, Uncirculated, S/N 28033First time seen by cataloger.
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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People's Volunteer Army Gasoline Coupon 10 Liters. _____________173 - People's Volunteer Army Gasoline Coupon 10 Liters. _____________
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China, (Korean war era) People's Volunteer Army of China, 3rd Division of Logistics Department, Gasoline coupon of 10 liters with a serial numbe...
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Qiyi County Shuangchengxing Bank, 1928, 1 string banknote. ____________174 - Qiyi County Shuangchengxing Bank, 1928, 1 string banknote. ____________
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Shandong Province, China. A private banknote issued by Shuangchengxing Bank in Loudiji Town, Qiyi County, Shandong Province in 1928. The center of the
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Rural Salvation Committee, 1937 Issue Private Banknote Pair.175 - Rural Salvation Committee, 1937 Issue Private Banknote Pair.
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China, Lot of 2 notes, Includes 10 cents = 1 Chiao, P-Unl. S/M#C202-1; and 20 Cents = 2 Chiao P-Unl. S/M#C202-2, Issued, both XF to AU. Attractive and
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
 
 
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Banque Russo-Chinoise Draft or Check Possibly used as Scrip Notes, ca.1900-1920.176 - Banque Russo-Chinoise Draft or Check Possibly used as Scrip Notes, ca.1900-1920.
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Russia & China (Possibly Harbin Related). 19xx (ca.1900-1920). Odd Rubles. P-Unlisted. Unissued check or draft from this rare bank. Overprinted...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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Chinese Government 1913, Reorganisation Gold Loan of 1913, Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Issued 177 - Chinese Government 1913, Reorganisation Gold Loan of 1913, Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Issued
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China. £100, Issued and Uncanceled, 5% Reorganisation Gold Loan of 1913. Large style ornate certificate with black print and blue border. Multi...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 375.00
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Chinese Government 5% Gold Loan of 1912 Bond Trio.178 - Chinese Government 5% Gold Loan of 1912 Bond Trio.
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China. Lot of 3 bonds. £20, 5% issued bond. Blue border with gold underprint. British & International Investment Trust, Ltd. British tax st...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Chinese Government 5% Gold Loan of 1912 Issued Bond Trio.179 - Chinese Government 5% Gold Loan of 1912 Issued Bond Trio.
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China. Lot of 3 bonds. £100 5% Issued Bond. Black print on green border and under tint, Some with pencil markings and some with red crayon writ...
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Estimate : 230.00 - 325.00
Sold to J********s for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Chinese Imperial Railway 5% Gold Loan, Shanghai-Nanking Railway, 1904 Issued Bond Trio180 - Chinese Imperial Railway 5% Gold Loan, Shanghai-Nanking Railway, 1904 Issued Bond Trio
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China. Lot of 3 bonds. £100 5% Issued bond. Rose borders and underprint. Coupons attached. Fine with crumpled edges and pencil markings in the ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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