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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U.S. Note, $1, 1923 Legal Tender, Fr.#40.601 - U.S. Note, $1, 1923 Legal Tender, Fr.#40.
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U.S. Legal Tender, S/N.A12200020B, pp H, PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35EPQ.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 230.00 - 350.00
Sold to B******9 for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Freedom National Bank, $5, 1882 2nd Charter, 5454, Fr#477.602 - Freedom National Bank, $5, 1882 2nd Charter, 5454, Fr#477.
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Freedom, Pennsylvania. $5, CH#5454, S/N 5432 (reverse ladder), Choice VG to Fine with minor edge faults, toning and wear,
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 270.00 | Estimate : 325.00 - 450.00
 
 
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National Banknote Assortment of Original 1st Charter, Plain Back and Date Back Issues.603 - National Banknote Assortment of Original 1st Charter, Plain Back and Date Back Issues.
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Lot of 6 notes, Includes Pennsylvania Nationals, First National Bank of Selins Grove, 1865, $1, Original Series, Ch#357, Fr.#380, S/N 327, Blue Seria
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,200.00 - 4,400.00
Sold to B******9 for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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International Harvester Co., 1933 Specimen Depression Scrip.604 - International Harvester Co., 1933 Specimen Depression Scrip.
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Chicago, IL, March 15, 1933, $10, Specimen, purple on light purple, S/N C000000, Specimen Overprint, POC's, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, R...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to G****4 for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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City of Hamtramck, Michigan, 1933-1934 Matching Serial Number Depression Scrip Assortment.605 - City of Hamtramck, Michigan, 1933-1934 Matching Serial Number Depression Scrip Assortment.
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Michigan. Lot of 5 notes, Includes Series A, 1933, $1 and $5 denominations and Series C, 1934, denominations $1; $5 and $10 each, all with matching S/
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
Sold to j******0 for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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City of Hamtramck, Michigan, 1933-1934 Matching Serial Number Depression Scrip Assortment.606 - City of Hamtramck, Michigan, 1933-1934 Matching Serial Number Depression Scrip Assortment.
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Michigan. Lot of 6 notes, Includes Series A, 1933 and Series C, 1934, denominations $1; $5 and $10 each, all with matching S/N 000099, all with differ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B******9 for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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City of Hamtramck, Michigan, 1933-1934 Matching Serial Number Depression Scrip Assortment.607 - City of Hamtramck, Michigan, 1933-1934 Matching Serial Number Depression Scrip Assortment.
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Michigan. Lot of 6 notes, Includes Series A, 1933 and Series C, 1934, denominations $1; $5 and $10 each, all with matching S/N 000113, all with differ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******0 for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Duluth, Missabe & Northern Railway Company, 1907 Panic Currency Pair.608 - Duluth, Missabe & Northern Railway Company, 1907 Panic Currency Pair.
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Duluth, Minnesota. Nov.1, 1907, Lot of 2 notes, includes $10 and $20 denominations, P-Unlisted, Payable only through the Duluth Clearing House. Very S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to w*****b for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Confederate States of America, 1861, $1000 Act of February 28, 1861, 8%  Bond.609 - Confederate States of America, 1861, $1000 Act of February 28, 1861, 8% Bond.
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Montgomery, Alabama. $1000, Ball 16, Criswell 4, Issued bond, Portrait of Jefferson Davis at top center, Red "1000" protector in middle, I...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,100.00 | Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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C.S.A.  1861 $20 T-18, CR-129, Issued banknote.610 - C.S.A. 1861 $20 T-18, CR-129, Issued banknote.
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Richmond, VA... $20 Issued, Black with no underprint, Punch cancelled, Fine/VF with stain on right. S/N 18929, Plate A1.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 65.00 - 110.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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C.S.A.  1861 $50 T-16, CR-83, Issued banknote.611 - C.S.A. 1861 $50 T-16, CR-83, Issued banknote.
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Richmond, VA... $50 Issued, Black on green underprint, Uncancelled, VF with the lower left corner tip missing. S/N 30390, Plate WA-AW, red fiber paper
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 220.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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C.S.A.  1862 $100 T-40,  CR-307 Issued banknote.612 - C.S.A. 1862 $100 T-40, CR-307 Issued banknote.
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Richmond, VA.... 1862, $100 Issued, Black with no underprint, train at top, plate "Ad", "CSA" scrip watermark, Very Fine, Intere...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 160.00
Sold to J*********9 for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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C.S.A.  1863 $10 T-59, Issued High Grade Pair of banknotes.613 - C.S.A. 1863 $10 T-59, Issued High Grade Pair of banknotes.
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Richmond, VA.... Lot of 2 notes, Both are 1863, $10 Issued notes, Black with no underprint, Red date vertically on right Series 1, Plate "D&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 170.00 | Estimate : 230.00 - 350.00
 
 
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C.S.A.  1863 $50 T-57, Issued banknote.614 - C.S.A. 1863 $50 T-57, Issued banknote.
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Richmond, VA... 1862, $50 Issued, Black with light green underprint, Jefferson Davis in middle, plate "yA", "CSA" block watermar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 180.00
Sold to J*********9 for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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C.S.A. $20, 1861, CT-20/141A, Contemporary Counterfeit Banknote.615 - C.S.A. $20, 1861, CT-20/141A, Contemporary Counterfeit Banknote.
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Richmond, VA. $20, CT-20/141A Counterfeit, Fine to VF, Pin holes at folds.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
 
 
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C.S.A. 1864, $10, Lot of 12 notes.616 - C.S.A. 1864, $10, Lot of 12 notes.
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Richmond, VA. Lot of 12 notes, All are $10 notes, VG with small faults to Almost VF. Useful dealer group.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Confederate States of America, 1862 (ca.1879) $100 Contemporary Counterfeit Issued and Uncancelled B617 - Confederate States of America, 1862 (ca.1879) $100 Contemporary Counterfeit Issued and Uncancelled B
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Richmond, Virginia and Holland. $100 I/U, S/N 1553, Counterfeit bond printed about 1879 in Europe. A small white tell-tale dot to the left of Mallor...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Missouri National Banknote & F.R.N Pair618 - Missouri National Banknote & F.R.N Pair
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Missouri, Lot of 2 notes, includes St.Louis, National Bank of Commerce, $5, 1902 PB, Fr#601, VF to Choice VF, S/N A162489; and 1929, $5, F.R. Bank of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 375.00
Sold to J*********9 for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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U.S. F.R.N., $1000, Series 1934 A, Fr# 2212-G, Issued Banknote.619 - U.S. F.R.N., $1000, Series 1934 A, Fr# 2212-G, Issued Banknote.
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U.S. Federal Reserve Note, Chicago, Illinois Branch, $1000, Julien | Morgenthau signatures, S/N G00237120A, PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40 Apparent, 4m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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U.S. Federal Reserve Note, Series 1996 Replacement Banknote.620 - U.S. Federal Reserve Note, Series 1996 Replacement Banknote.
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U.S. Federal Reserve Note, Series 1996, Issued $100 Replacement note, S/N AE 01690575* Star note, Gem to Superb Gem Condition. BEP.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
 
 
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