AIA Sale 48 - U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily & Coins

Auction Details

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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Keystone Telephone Co., 1905 Specimen Bond721 - Keystone Telephone Co., 1905 Specimen Bond
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Pennsylvania. $1,000 Specimen 5% 1st Mortgage Gold Coupon Bond, Cherubs at top flanking company title, Black print on green border and under tint, VF-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Apple Computer Inc., 1999 Specimen Stock Certificate.722 - Apple Computer Inc., 1999 Specimen Stock Certificate.
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California, 1999, Pin punched Specimen Stock, Odd Shares, Black on grey border and underprint with company logo on left by title, VF-XF condition, SC-
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (270.00) = 270.00
 
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Adirondack Co., 1864 Issued Bond With Archivally repaired Splits at folds723 - Adirondack Co., 1864 Issued Bond With Archivally repaired Splits at folds
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New York. $1,000 Issued and Uncancelled 7% Construction Bond, Black print red border and under tint printed on large format bond, Company title at top
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Arizona Co-Operative Mercantile Institution, Mormon related company, 1889-1893 Stock Certificate Pai724 - Arizona Co-Operative Mercantile Institution, Mormon related company, 1889-1893 Stock Certificate Pai
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Arizona. Pair of Issued and Cancelled Stock Certificates. 1) 6 Shares Capital Stock 2) 2 Shares Capital Stock. Both certificate are VF-XF in condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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United Fruit Co., 1907 Specimen Gold Bond, Now Chiquita Brand International.725 - United Fruit Co., 1907 Specimen Gold Bond, Now Chiquita Brand International.
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NJ. $1000, Specimen 5% Gold Coupon Bond, Black on blue border and underprint, seated allegorical woman at top, 6 coupons attached, Specimen overprint,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Upshur Guano Co., 1885 Specimen 8% Bond.726 - Upshur Guano Co., 1885 Specimen 8% Bond.
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Virginia. $500 Specimen 8% 1st Mortgage Coupon Bond, Black print on brown border, Image of steam boat coming into port at top, POC's along botto...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 230.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Stan Lee Media, 2001 (Inc.1996) I/U Stock Certificate for 1 Share.727 - Stan Lee Media, 2001 (Inc.1996) I/U Stock Certificate for 1 Share.
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CO. Orange and yellow with portrait of Stan Lee on top, XF, Rare Stan Lee stock certificate. Well known Avengers and super hero comic book and now mov
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Metropolitan Concert Co., 1880 Stock Certificate.728 - Metropolitan Concert Co., 1880 Stock Certificate.
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New York, 1880, 10 Shares, I/U, Black printing without underprint, New York arms at center, S/N 316, VF-XF, Conceived by Charles Lanier and Rudolph Ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Columbus Zoological Company, 1903 Issued Stock Certificate729 - Columbus Zoological Company, 1903 Issued Stock Certificate
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Columbus, Ohio, 1 Share, I/U stock certificate. Eagle vignette with embossed corporate seal on lower left. Certificate # 1282. Printed by the &quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d****d for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Atlas Powder Co., 1921 Specimen Gold Coupon Bond.730 - Atlas Powder Co., 1921 Specimen Gold Coupon Bond.
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Delaware, 1921, $500, Specimen 15 year 7-1/2% Convertible Gold Coupon bond. Grey border. Atlas holding up globe. XF condition. Red specimen overpri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to F**********t for (290.00) = 290.00
 
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Chesapeake and Ohio Grain Elevator Co., 1882 Bond with Collis P. Huntington Signature.731 - Chesapeake and Ohio Grain Elevator Co., 1882 Bond with Collis P. Huntington Signature.
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New Jersey. $1000 Issued and Cancelled 6% 1st Mortgage Gold Coupon Bond, Black print on ornate black border and orange under tint on horizontal format
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 220.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Empire City Bank, 1852 Stock Certificate.732 - Empire City Bank, 1852 Stock Certificate.
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New York, 20 Shares, I/U, S/N 101, Patriotic eagle at top, VF condition. BA&C. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Shaw Fire Escape Ladder Mfg. Co. 1883 Issued Stock.733 - Shaw Fire Escape Ladder Mfg. Co. 1883 Issued Stock.
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Maine, 1883, 100 Shares, I/U Stock, Black on black border and underprint, Vignette top center of Maine's arms surrounded by agriculture and shi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Hershey Chocolate Co., 1922 Specimen Bond734 - Hershey Chocolate Co., 1922 Specimen Bond
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Pennsylvania. $1,000 Specimen 6% 1st Mortgage Sinking Fund Gold Coupon Bond, Black print on green border and under tint, Allegorical figures at top, S
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 230.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Coca-Cola Company, Voting Trust Certificate 1919 Specimen Temporary Certificate.735 - Coca-Cola Company, Voting Trust Certificate 1919 Specimen Temporary Certificate.
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Georgia and New York. 1919. 100 Shares, Specimen, Black text on dark blue border and light blue underprint, No vignettes, Specimen overprints, POC&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Province of Tucuman, 1927 Specimen Bond736 - Province of Tucuman, 1927 Specimen Bond
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Argentina. $1,000 Specimen 7% External Sinking Fund Gold Bond, Black print on orange border and under tint, Allegorical figure at top, Specimen overpr
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 140.00
 
 
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Montreal Water & Power Co. 1908.737 - Montreal Water & Power Co. 1908.
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Canada. Quebec. 100 Pounds Sterling or $486.66 Coupon Bond Specimen. ABNC Ottawa Litho. VF+
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Cuban Mortgage Bank, 1944 Specimen Bond738 - Cuban Mortgage Bank, 1944 Specimen Bond
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Cuba. 100 Pesos Specimen Series C 4 1/2% Bond, Black print on green border and under tint printed in English and Spanish, Allegorical woman at top, Sp
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Empressa del Ferro-Carril de Guantanamo, 1899 Pair of Cancelled Bonds739 - Empressa del Ferro-Carril de Guantanamo, 1899 Pair of Cancelled Bonds
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Santiago, Cuba. Pair of $100 Issued and Cancelled Bonds, Company title at top with locomotive beneath it, Black print on black border with red under t
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 220.00
 
 
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Pair of Cuban Bonds, ca.1915-1925, 2 Pieces.740 - Pair of Cuban Bonds, ca.1915-1925, 2 Pieces.
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Cuba. 1) Compania Cerveceria Internecinal, $500 Issued 7% 1st Mortgage Gold Coupon Bond, Black print on orange border and under tint printed in Spanis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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