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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Nevada Freehold Properties Trust, 1869 Uncut £2 Bond with Coupon of Revision Pair.821 - Nevada Freehold Properties Trust, 1869 Uncut £2 Bond with Coupon of Revision Pair.
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Nevada. (Issued In England). Lot of 2 Certificate/Bonds, Issued, Uncancelled, Left counterfoil has U.S. & English flags, Black on off white pape...
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Mettacom Silver Mining Co. of Reese River, 1866 Issued Stock Certificate822 - Mettacom Silver Mining Co. of Reese River, 1866 Issued Stock Certificate
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New York. 150 Shares Capital Stock Issued Certificate, Seal of Pennsylvania under company title at top, Black print on black border, Fine-VF condition
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Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
Sold to l*******c for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Richmond Iron Mining Co., 1866 Issued Stock Certificate.823 - Richmond Iron Mining Co., 1866 Issued Stock Certificate.
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Staten Island, NY. 50 Shares, I/U stock certificate, Miners working under arched title, NY arms at left, Revenue on right, S/N 117, Fine condition sma
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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New Bedford Silver Mining  Co., 1881 Issued Stock Certificate.824 - New Bedford Silver Mining Co., 1881 Issued Stock Certificate.
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Salt Lake City, Utah Territory. 1881, 250 Shares, I/U stock certificate, black on thin beige paper, Eagle in middle under curved title, S/N 344, ITASB
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Great Republic Gold & Silver Mining Co., 1867 Issued Bond825 - Great Republic Gold & Silver Mining Co., 1867 Issued Bond
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Virginia. 50 Pounds Sterling Issued and Uncancelled 7% 1st Mortgage Bond, Black print on green border and under tint, Allegorical woman and Bald Eagle
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Start Price : 90.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Municipal Ice Manufacturing Company, 1892 Issued Bond.826 - Municipal Ice Manufacturing Company, 1892 Issued Bond.
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New Orleans, Louisiana. 1892, $1000 I/U 6% Coupon Bond. Black on brown border, image of polar bears gathering ice on top middle, Ice blocks are for ce
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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American Bank Note Co., 1920-1930 Specimen Stock Certificate827 - American Bank Note Co., 1920-1930 Specimen Stock Certificate
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New York. <100 Shares Common Stock Specimen Certificate, Black print on brown/green border and under tint, Large Bald Eagle at top, Specimen over...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Group of 6 Issued Certificates 1806-1885828 - Group of 6 Issued Certificates 1806-1885
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Pennsylvania. 6 Pieces. 2 Documents from the Treasurer of the State of Pennsylvania regarding State Appropriation to local schools. Other pieces in th
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Charleston Hotel Co., 1894 Specimen Bond.829 - Charleston Hotel Co., 1894 Specimen Bond.
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Charleston, SC, $500 Specimen 7% Specimen Coupon Bond. Black on light brown. ABNC.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Group of 4 Bond and Stock Certificates, Mining & Railroad, ca.1850-1900830 - Group of 4 Bond and Stock Certificates, Mining & Railroad, ca.1850-1900
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4 Pieces of Issued and some cancelled stock and bond certificates, Includes Terminal Railroad, Round Mountain Mining, and additional certificates, All
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Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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International Navigation Co., 1895 Specimen Bond, Predecessor Company to International Mercantile Ma831 - International Navigation Co., 1895 Specimen Bond, Predecessor Company to International Mercantile Ma
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New Jersey. $1,000 Specimen 6% General Mortgage Coupon Bond, Black print on brown border and under tint, Image of large Cruise Liner at top, POC'...
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Start Price : 325.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 600.00
 
 
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International Mercantile Marine Co., 1902 Specimen Bond, Builder & Owner of the Titanic.832 - International Mercantile Marine Co., 1902 Specimen Bond, Builder & Owner of the Titanic.
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New Jersey. $1000 4 1/2% Mortgage and Collateral Trust Gold Coupon Bond, Black print on brown border and under tint, Large ship docked at top, Specime
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Start Price : 475.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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"Wreck of the Titanic" Sheet Music by William Baltzell.833 - "Wreck of the Titanic" Sheet Music by William Baltzell.
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Chicago, Illinois, 1912, Memorial Composition for piano by William Baltzell and dedicated to the Titanic's musicians; front page of folder with ...
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 375.00
 
 
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Union Iron Works Dry Dock Co., 1909 Specimen Bond with Early Battleship.834 - Union Iron Works Dry Dock Co., 1909 Specimen Bond with Early Battleship.
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California. $1000 Specimen 6% Sinking Fund Gold Coupon Bond, Black print on green border and under tint, Large battleship at sea at top, Specimen over
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Start Price : 160.00 | Estimate : 230.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Leavitt Lusitania Salvage Co., Inc. 1922 Issue Stock Certificate.835 - Leavitt Lusitania Salvage Co., Inc. 1922 Issue Stock Certificate.
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Delaware, 1 Share, I/U, black on light gold underprint, eagle at left, S/N 145, Signed by B.F. Leavitt as president, VF condition with archival reinfo
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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St. Louis, New Orleans and Ocean Canal Transportation Co. Issued Bond.836 - St. Louis, New Orleans and Ocean Canal Transportation Co. Issued Bond.
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Louisiana, 1887, Incorporated in NJ, $1000, 6% First Mortgage Gold Bond, Issued and Uncancelled Bond, #350, Black on brown border and underprint, Ste
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Submarine Monitor Co. of N.Y. 1885 Issued Stock Certificate.837 - Submarine Monitor Co. of N.Y. 1885 Issued Stock Certificate.
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New York. 100 Shrs, I/U Stock Certificate. Black on green border and underprint, eagle at left with title at right, S/N 150, Choice Very Fine. The com
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Accessory Transit Co. (of Nicaragua), 1855 Issued Historic Bond from Cornelius Vanderbilt's Company.838 - Accessory Transit Co. (of Nicaragua), 1855 Issued Historic Bond from Cornelius Vanderbilt's Company.
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Nicaragua (Incorporated and offices in NY), 1855, $1000, I/U bond, #13, black on thin off white paper, steamship in middle, VF condition. Historic com
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Estimate : 650.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Central Petroleum Co. 1866 Issued Stock Certificate.839 - Central Petroleum Co. 1866 Issued Stock Certificate.
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New York, 1866, 100 Shares, I/U, Stock, S/N 160, Black ornate border, Oil well with barrels and storage facility along with their offices top center,
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
 
 
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Excelsior Oil Co. Group of Stocks, 1864 Group of Issued Stock Certificates840 - Excelsior Oil Co. Group of Stocks, 1864 Group of Issued Stock Certificates
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Pennsylvania. Lot of 12 Issued and Cancelled Stock Certificates, ranging from 100 Shares to 500 shares each, Fine-VF condition, J. Haenlen. 12 Pieces.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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