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
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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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Parish of Saint John the Baptist, 1862 Obsolete Scrip Note.561 - Parish of Saint John the Baptist, 1862 Obsolete Scrip Note.
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Louisiana. $1, Cr-P-218, Hx-Unl. Black printing with green protector underprint, ornate lettering, back has a portion of an old bond it was printed on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*******n for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Parish of St. Martin, 1862 Obsolete Scrip Note.562 - Parish of St. Martin, 1862 Obsolete Scrip Note.
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St. Martinsville, Louisiana. $2, Hx-Unl, Small train on top middle, green, "TWO" in middle, ornate counterfoils left and right, S/N 1294. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 230.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Patterson Iron Works, 1862 Issued Obsolete Scrip Note.563 - Patterson Iron Works, 1862 Issued Obsolete Scrip Note.
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New Orleans, Louisiana. $1, Cr-P-1424, Hx- Unlisted, black printing with green underprint of different iron products made by company, bottom has &qu...
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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The Police jury of the Parish of Pointe Coupee, 1862 Obsolete Scrip Note.564 - The Police jury of the Parish of Pointe Coupee, 1862 Obsolete Scrip Note.
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Pointe Coupee, Louisiana. $20, Cr-P-785, Issued scrip note, printed on very thin paper, seated allegorical woman with steam boat and agricultural impl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Vicksburg, Shreveport and Texas Railroad Co., 1862 Issued Banknote.565 - Vicksburg, Shreveport and Texas Railroad Co., 1862 Issued Banknote.
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Monroe, Louisiana, 1862, $3, Haxby Unlisted, Issued Obsolete Scrip or Banknote, S/N 87, Back with light green undertint of locomotive left to right, p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Passamaquoddy Bank, 1819 Issued Obsolete Banknote.566 - Passamaquoddy Bank, 1819 Issued Obsolete Banknote.
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Eastport, Massachusetts (Became a Maine bank in 1820). $5, Haxby MA-555-G16, Issued banknote, Appears VG to Fine with edge faults and small missing pi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 45.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Tombigby Rail Road Co., 1837 Issued Obsolete Banknote.567 - Tombigby Rail Road Co., 1837 Issued Obsolete Banknote.
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Columbus, Mississippi. 1837, $5, MS-60-G8, Train at right, Native American at left, allegorical figures at top, VG condition. RWH&E.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Western Exchange, Fire & Marine insurance Co., 1857 Uncut Sheet of 4 Obsolete Banknotes.568 - Western Exchange, Fire & Marine insurance Co., 1857 Uncut Sheet of 4 Obsolete Banknotes.
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Omaha City, Nebraska, Uncut Sheet of 4 notes, $1-$2-$3-$5, denominations, Black with red protectors, Notes with images of Native Americans, Portraits
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 375.00
 
 
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Manufacturers' Bank at Belleville, 1838 Issued Obsolete Banknote.569 - Manufacturers' Bank at Belleville, 1838 Issued Obsolete Banknote.
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Belleville, NJ, $2, Issued obsolete banknote, Black printing without underprint, Fine to Choice Fine condition. RWH&C.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Mechanics Hall Association of Newark, 1837, 25cts Issued Obsolete Scrip Note.570 - Mechanics Hall Association of Newark, 1837, 25cts Issued Obsolete Scrip Note.
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City of Newark, New Jersey, 25 cents, Issued Obsolete Banknote, Cherub at left, New Jersey arms top center, 25 cent coin at top right with charter sea
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Orange Bank in the County of Essex, ca.1850's Proof Obsolete Banknote.571 - Orange Bank in the County of Essex, ca.1850's Proof Obsolete Banknote.
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Orange, New Jersey. $1, Haxby NJ-405-G4a, pp B, Proof, Printed on india paper that is unmounted, 4 POC's, black on vibrant orange paper, agricul...
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Start Price : 280.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Union County Bank, 1859 Obsolete Banknote Pair.572 - Union County Bank, 1859 Obsolete Banknote Pair.
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Plainfield, NJ, Lot of 2 remainder notes both with red underprint protectors, Includes $1 and $2 denominations, the $1 is in AU condition, the $2 is C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to J*********9 for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Ballston Spa, NY. E.W. Lee 1862 Remainder Set of 3 Notes.573 - Ballston Spa, NY. E.W. Lee 1862 Remainder Set of 3 Notes.
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NY. Lot of 3 different notes, Includes 10cts, with drummer and soldiers; 25cts with New York Arms; and 50 cts, seated allegorical woman, XF to AU cond
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Ballston Spa, NY. E.W. Lee 1862 Uncut Remainder Strip of 5 Notes.574 - Ballston Spa, NY. E.W. Lee 1862 Uncut Remainder Strip of 5 Notes.
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NY. Uncut strip of 5 notes, all are 10 cent denominations, all with drummer and soldiers at left, XF to AU with one vertical fold keeping 4 of the 5 n
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Van Horn & Ellison's Celebrated Soda Water Scrip Note trio.575 - Van Horn & Ellison's Celebrated Soda Water Scrip Note trio.
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New York, NY. ND (ca.1870-1890's), Lot of 3 different specimen scrip notes, 5cts, 10cts and 15cts. Business was located at "Fifth Avenue...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******8 for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Jefferson Bank of New Salem, 1817 $3 Issued Obsolete Banknote576 - Jefferson Bank of New Salem, 1817 $3 Issued Obsolete Banknote
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New Salem, Ohio. $3, 1817, OH-335-G14, issued obsolete banknotes, Perry on Lake Erie ship battle on top, Choice Fine to almost VF with large pre-print
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Bank of North America, 1829 Issued Obsolete Banknote.577 - Bank of North America, 1829 Issued Obsolete Banknote.
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Philadelphia, PA., $5, Issued Obsolete Banknote, Washington in middle, small eagle on bottom, VG condition, Contemporary counterfeit. S.Hufty.
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Bank of North America, 1862 Issued Obsolete Banknote.578 - Bank of North America, 1862 Issued Obsolete Banknote.
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Philadelphia, PA. $1, Haxby PA-465-G84b, Issued banknote, Black on green underprint, George Washington, on horseback at top center in the military enc
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Bank of Pottstown, Limerick and Colebrookdale Turnpike Road Company, 1862 Issued Obsolete Scrip Note579 - Bank of Pottstown, Limerick and Colebrookdale Turnpike Road Company, 1862 Issued Obsolete Scrip Note
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New Hanover, Pennsylvania. 25 cents, Issued Black on lightly toned paper, Farmers reaping at left, middle with farm animals under title, S/N 70, Signe
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Estimate : 70.00 - 130.00
Sold to l*****p for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Borough of Hollidaysburg, 1841 Obsolete Scrip Note.580 - Borough of Hollidaysburg, 1841 Obsolete Scrip Note.
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Hollidaysburg, 1841, 25 cents, H-159-18, Issued, VG with repaired tears on the left side of the note, reinforcing stamp hinges on back left.
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 110.00
 
 
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