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. Defense Savings Bond, December 31, 1941 Issued Bond.641 - U.S. Defense Savings Bond, December 31, 1941 Issued Bond.
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Washington, D.C., $25 issued bond, large format. Issued 3 weeks after the bombing of Pear Harbor. Morgenthau Jr. Facsimile signature, VF.
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Start Price : 45.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 180.00
 
 
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U.S. War Savings Bond Pair and Series E Pair, ca. 1943-48.642 - U.S. War Savings Bond Pair and Series E Pair, ca. 1943-48.
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Washington, D.C., Lot of 4 bonds, includes 1943 U.S. War Savings bonds $25 and $50 and Series E bonds $25 and $100, XF to Uncirculated. Attractive qua
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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U.S. War Savings Bond, Series E, 1945 to 1946 Lot of 3 bonds, all with Morgenthau signatures.643 - U.S. War Savings Bond, Series E, 1945 to 1946 Lot of 3 bonds, all with Morgenthau signatures.
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Washington, D.C., Lot of 3 bonds, $25; $50 and $100, All in AU to Uncirculated. Black on light green with different presidential portraits. BEP
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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U.S. Savings Bond, Series E, 1953 to 1956 Lot of 3 bonds, all with Humphrey signatures.644 - U.S. Savings Bond, Series E, 1953 to 1956 Lot of 3 bonds, all with Humphrey signatures.
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Washington, D.C., Lot of 3 bonds, $25; $50 and $100, All in AU to Uncirculated. Black on light green with different presidential portraits. BEP
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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U.S. Savings Bonds, Series E, 1958-1975 Bond Assortment.645 - U.S. Savings Bonds, Series E, 1958-1975 Bond Assortment.
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Washington, D.C., Lot of 5 bonds, Includes $50; 100; 100; 500; 1000, all with various Treasury signatures, All on IBM punch card type of stock, AU to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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U.S. Savings Bonds, Series E, 1975-1978 Bond Pair.646 - U.S. Savings Bonds, Series E, 1975-1978 Bond Pair.
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Washington, D.C., Lot of 2 bonds, Includes $50 and $1000, both with different Treasury signatures, both on IBM punch card type of stock, AU to Uncircu
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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U.S. Savings Bonds, Series EE Patriot Bonds, 1992-2006 Bond Assortment.647 - U.S. Savings Bonds, Series EE Patriot Bonds, 1992-2006 Bond Assortment.
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Washington, D.C., Lot of 5 bonds, Includes $500 (2); 1000 (3) all with different Treasury signatures, All on IBM punch card type of stock, AU to Uncir
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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U.S. Savings Bonds, Series EE Patriot Bonds, 1992-2008 Bond Pair.648 - U.S. Savings Bonds, Series EE Patriot Bonds, 1992-2008 Bond Pair.
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Washington, D.C., Lot of 2 bonds, Includes $5000; and 10,000, both with different Treasury signature, both on IBM punch card type of stock, AU to Unci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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U.S. Savings Bonds, Series EE, 1980-1986, Assortment.649 - U.S. Savings Bonds, Series EE, 1980-1986, Assortment.
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Washington, D.C., Lot of 8 bonds, Includes $50; 50; 75; 100; 200; 500; 1000; 5000, all with either Regan or Miller signatures as Secretary of Treasury
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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U.S. Savings Bonds, Series EE, 1988-2005 Bond Assortment.650 - U.S. Savings Bonds, Series EE, 1988-2005 Bond Assortment.
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Washington, D.C., Lot of 13 bonds, Includes $50 (4); 100 (5); 200 (4)all with different Treasury signatures, All on IBM punch card type of stock, AU t
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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U.S. Savings Bonds, Series I, 2003-2010 Bond Assortment.651 - U.S. Savings Bonds, Series I, 2003-2010 Bond Assortment.
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Washington, D.C., Lot of 5 bonds, Includes $50; $500; $1000; $5000 and $10,000, all with different Treasury signatures, all on IBM punch card type of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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California Masonic Check Pair ca. 1874-1917.652 - California Masonic Check Pair ca. 1874-1917.
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Sierra City, CA., 1917, Harmony Lodge, No.164, F.& A.M.; and, Taylorsville, CA., 1874, Hall of Sincerity Lodge, No.132, F.& A.M. check, bot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Controller's Office - Seat of Government 1853 Check or Warrant.653 - Controller's Office - Seat of Government 1853 Check or Warrant.
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California. 1853, $30, Issued and cancelled warrant, Dog and safe middle, Man at left, Notation of reason for payment "For depositing Marble Bl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Controller's Office - Seat of Government, Lot of 2 different 1855 Warrants.654 - Controller's Office - Seat of Government, Lot of 2 different 1855 Warrants.
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California. Lot of 2 warrants, both dated 1855, Both with same design of seated Liberty top right and miners lower left, payment for compensation for
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Controller's Office - Seat of Government, Lot of 2 different 1880 Warrants.655 - Controller's Office - Seat of Government, Lot of 2 different 1880 Warrants.
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California. Lot of 2 warrants, both dated 1880, Both with same design of seated Liberty top right and Native Americans watching train at lower left, p
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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New Haven Bank, Uncut Sheet of 3 with Check Protectors.656 - New Haven Bank, Uncut Sheet of 3 with Check Protectors.
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New Haven, Connecticut, 18xx, (ca.1820-30), Unissued and uncut sheet of 3 checks, ornate check protectors on left with bee hive in middle and red unde
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to p**********1 for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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New Orleans August 5th, 1865 1st of Exchange Payable in Rhode Island with 3 U.S. Adhesive Revenue St657 - New Orleans August 5th, 1865 1st of Exchange Payable in Rhode Island with 3 U.S. Adhesive Revenue St
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New Orleans, LA. 1865 1st of Exchange with steamboat in middle top, stamps on left, includes Perforated U.S. Revenue first issues $1.50 and 15cts, Inl
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Smith, Newman & Co. Check assortment ca. 1866 to 1872.658 - Smith, Newman & Co. Check assortment ca. 1866 to 1872.
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New Orleans, LA. Lot of 24 checks with various vignettes. VG to VF. Unchecked for signatures.
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Montana Territory Warrant assortment, ca. 1871-1893.659 - Montana Territory Warrant assortment, ca. 1871-1893.
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Montana, Territory, Lot of 6 warrants, Includes Jefferson County, for Grand Juror, teacher, stenographer, janitor. Also includes payments for Bounty f
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Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to a****y for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Carson, Nevada Seat of Government, Controller's Office, 1872 General Fund Warrant.660 - Carson, Nevada Seat of Government, Controller's Office, 1872 General Fund Warrant.
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NV. $50, I/C warrant for General fund, Screaming eagle at top right, miner with flag lower left, S/N 193, Black on light yellow paper, VF condition.
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Start Price : 35.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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