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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Whitney, Richard (1888-1974) President, New York Stock Exchange.  “Economic Law in Business” and add681 - Whitney, Richard (1888-1974) President, New York Stock Exchange. “Economic Law in Business” and add
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Lot of 5 items, Includes Pamphlet of a talk before the Merchants’ Association of New York at the Astor Hotel, September 17, 1931. 20pps, First editio
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Estimate : 40.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Robert Helpmann, Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet, 1963 Letter and Program signed by him.682 - Robert Helpmann, Artistic Director of the Australian Ballet, 1963 Letter and Program signed by him.
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Australia. 2 Pieces. 1). Letter from Robert Helpmann on Australian Ballet stationary describing his new production of "Sleeping Beauty" an...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Albert Paine, Mark Twain Biographer, Letter from 1910 to William H. Allen.683 - Albert Paine, Mark Twain Biographer, Letter from 1910 to William H. Allen.
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Redding, Connecticut. 1910, Typed Letter from Albert Paine and signed by him to William Allen. Albert Paine was an American author and biographer bes
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Manifest of the Boat Montgomery of Albany from 1828 with the mileage each Passenger Travelled and 18684 - Manifest of the Boat Montgomery of Albany from 1828 with the mileage each Passenger Travelled and 18
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New York. 1828 Manifest of passengers for the "Montgomery of Albany" from June to July 1828. Included in lot is a pamphlet for "Openi...
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Estimate : 130.00 - 230.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Programs Celebrating the Marriage of HRH Prince of Wales to Lady Diana Spencer 1981685 - Programs Celebrating the Marriage of HRH Prince of Wales to Lady Diana Spencer 1981
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2 Programs Celebrating the Marriage of Prince Charles to Lady Diana. 1) From Royal Over Seas League Dinner menu 2) Program from the Royal Wedding that
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Estimate : 35.00 - 70.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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American National Red Cross Member Certificate 1917686 - American National Red Cross Member Certificate 1917
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Washington D.C. Certificate stating R.E. Chapin is a life member of the American Red Cross. Certificate is in VF-XF condition with minor toning over r
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Estimate : 70.00 - 130.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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New York $1000 Bail Bond, 1799.687 - New York $1000 Bail Bond, 1799.
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New York, 1799, $1000 Bail Bond, "Now the condition of the above obligation is such that if the said Theodous Albert Adriance shall remain a tr...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
Sold to c********7 for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Louisiana Lottery Ticket Assortment, ca.1887-1891.688 - Louisiana Lottery Ticket Assortment, ca.1887-1891.
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New Orleans, LA. Lot of 4 lottery tickets, Includes 2 examples of Louisiana State lottery, 1891, VF; and 2 different colors of 1887 The Original Littl
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 220.00
 
 
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XI Olympiade Berlin 1936 Ticket, August 8 1936 for Wrestling & Weight Lifting.689 - XI Olympiade Berlin 1936 Ticket, August 8 1936 for Wrestling & Weight Lifting.
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Germany, 1936, Used ticket, Printed in Blue red and black, printed on thin card stock, Block 39, Seat 007, used on August 8th, 1936 for wrestling and
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Letter from B.H. Thompson to Wife, 1840690 - Letter from B.H. Thompson to Wife, 1840
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New York. 1840 Letter from B.H. Thompson to wife Mary detailing his trip from New York City along the Hudson up Albany and to Niagara Falls to attend
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Letter from Peter Porter, Secretary of War in J.Q. Adams Administration, to William C. Bouck, 1835691 - Letter from Peter Porter, Secretary of War in J.Q. Adams Administration, to William C. Bouck, 1835
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Erie, New York. 1834 Letter from Peter Porter (John Quincy Adam's Secretary of War) to William C. Bouck (Commissioner of the Erie Canal Project)...
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Start Price : 230.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Washington Hunt, 17th Governor of New York, Letter dated 1963 to New York Governor Horatio Seymour.692 - Washington Hunt, 17th Governor of New York, Letter dated 1963 to New York Governor Horatio Seymour.
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Lockport, New York. 1863 Letter from Washington Hunt to Governor Horatio Seymour discussing concerns for the Chicago Convention that was to be held. T
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Estimate : 230.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Receipts and I.O.U's ca.1781-1797 for Clothing for the Army During the Revolution.693 - Receipts and I.O.U's ca.1781-1797 for Clothing for the Army During the Revolution.
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1781-1797, 2 items. 1) Small slip of paper stating an IOU dated 1781 for clothing for the army. 2) Bill of sale/receipt from 1797. Both pieces are in
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Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to G****4 for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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State of Louisiana, City of New Orleans State Property Tax form for 1861 Taxes Including Slaves.694 - State of Louisiana, City of New Orleans State Property Tax form for 1861 Taxes Including Slaves.
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New Orleans, LA, February 1st, 1861, Black on light blue paper, Includes partially printed date of 186x with the numeral "1" handwritten i...
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Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*****p for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Wells, Fargo & Co. 1861 Certificate for Passage from Galway, Ireland to New York.695 - Wells, Fargo & Co. 1861 Certificate for Passage from Galway, Ireland to New York.
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San Francisco, July 31, 1861, Lot of 2 items. Wells, Fargo & Co., "California and New York Express and Exchange Co.", Original Certifi...
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Start Price : 280.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Universal Postal Union, 2018, Quartet of International Reply Coupons696 - Universal Postal Union, 2018, Quartet of International Reply Coupons
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Mongolia. Set of (4) issued but unused International Reply Coupons. Control stamp of Mongolian postal authorities dating 2018. Hologram, UPU logo, and
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Murray Body Corp., 1924, $1000 Specimen Bond.697 - Murray Body Corp., 1924, $1000 Specimen Bond.
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Michigan, 1924, $1000 1st Mortgage 6 1/2% 10 Year Specimen Gold Bond, Black printing with green border and underprint, Reclined allegorical male top c
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
 
 
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Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Issued December 17th, 1904 The First Day of the Company, Hist698 - Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Issued December 17th, 1904 The First Day of the Company, Hist
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Walkerville, Ontario, Canada. December 1904, 7 Shares, I/C stock certificate. Plain form, red seal at bottom, low S/N 26. Extremely rare and early ico
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t****A for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Apperson Bros. Automobile Co., 1922 Issued $500 Bond.699 - Apperson Bros. Automobile Co., 1922 Issued $500 Bond.
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Indiana. 1922, $500, Issued and Uncancelled bond, black on brown, the first auto produced was in 1902. Rare early auto manufacturer. Fine condition.
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Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********h for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Franklin Motor Car Company, October 17th, 1929 I/U Stock Certificate.700 - Franklin Motor Car Company, October 17th, 1929 I/U Stock Certificate.
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Maryland, 10 Shares, I/U Common stock, Black on green border and underprint, S/N 59, The Franklin Company was established in 1901 by John Wilkinson, a
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Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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