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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Nicholas, Fayette and Greenbrier Railroad Co., 1932 Pair of Cancelled Stock Certificates961 - Nicholas, Fayette and Greenbrier Railroad Co., 1932 Pair of Cancelled Stock Certificates
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West Virginia. 2 Issued and Cancelled Consecutive Certificates for 1 Share Capital Stock Each, Both are black print with green borders, Bald Eagle at
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Piney River & Paint Creek Railroad Co., 1917 Group of Cancelled Stock Certificates962 - Piney River & Paint Creek Railroad Co., 1917 Group of Cancelled Stock Certificates
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West Virginia. 4 Issued and Cancelled Stock Certificates for 1 Share Capital Stock Each, All are black print on black border with brown under tint, Lo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Milwaukee and Northern Railroad Co., 1890 Specimen Bond963 - Milwaukee and Northern Railroad Co., 1890 Specimen Bond
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Wisconsin and Michigan. $1000 Specimen 6% Equipment Bond, Black print with a green border and under tint, locomotive exiting tunnel at top, Specimen o
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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State of Alabama, 1870 Issued Bond964 - State of Alabama, 1870 Issued Bond
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Alabama. $1000 Issued 8% Coupon Bond, Black print on ornate black border with green under tint, Locomotive under title at top, VF-XF condition, S. Ben
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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State of Arkansas, 1869 Issued Bond965 - State of Arkansas, 1869 Issued Bond
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Arkansas. $1000 Issued 7% Coupon Bond, Black print on ornate brown border and under tint, Locomotive in profile at top with allegorical women at top c
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
 
 
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County of Monroe, 1905 Specimen Bond966 - County of Monroe, 1905 Specimen Bond
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Florida. $500 Specimen 5% Public School Coupon Bond, Black print on green border and under tint, Image of busy wharf scene at top with ship puling int
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 90.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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City of Baton Rouge. 1899. Specimen Bond.967 - City of Baton Rouge. 1899. Specimen Bond.
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Louisiana. 1899. $1000 4% Specimen Permanent Improvement Coupon Bond. Black print with dark green border and underprint. State seal center with bust o
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Start Price : 230.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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State of Mississippi, 1838 Issued Bond968 - State of Mississippi, 1838 Issued Bond
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Mississippi. $2000 Issued 5% Coupon Bond, Black print on black border, Allegorical figures together under company title with images of Bald Eagles at
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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State of Mississippi, 1914 Specimen Bond969 - State of Mississippi, 1914 Specimen Bond
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Mississippi. $100 Specimen 4 1/2% Coupon Bond, Black print on black/purple border and under tint, Bald Eagle with Shield at top, Specimen overprints a
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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City of St. Louis, 1907 Specimen Bond970 - City of St. Louis, 1907 Specimen Bond
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Missouri. $1000 Specimen 3 65/100% Public Buildings and Public Improvement Coupon Bond, Black print on blue/gray border and under tint, Arial view of
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
 
 
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State of Missouri, 1872 Cancelled Bond971 - State of Missouri, 1872 Cancelled Bond
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Missouri. $1000 Issued and Cancelled 6% University Bond, Black print on brown border, Seal of Missouri at top flanked by men mining under company titl
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 85.00 - 160.00
 
 
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City of New York, 1974 Specimen Bond972 - City of New York, 1974 Specimen Bond
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New York. $5,000 Specimen 8% For Construction of Schools Serial Coupon Bond, Native American Chief in profile at top, Black print on blue border and u
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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City of Cincinnati Pair of Specimen Bonds, 1949-1951973 - City of Cincinnati Pair of Specimen Bonds, 1949-1951
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Ohio. Pair of Specimen Bonds. 1) $1,000 Specimen 1 3/4% General Hospital Improvement Bond, Black print on green border and under tint, 2) $1,000 Speci
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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City of Cincinnati Specimen Bond Trio, ca. 1920's.974 - City of Cincinnati Specimen Bond Trio, ca. 1920's.
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Ohio. Lot of 3 Registered Bonds, All $-Odd, Includes school bond and 2 additional unspecified bonds, All in VF/XF condition with Specimen overprints,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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City of Cincinnati Trio of Specimen Bonds, 1949-1951975 - City of Cincinnati Trio of Specimen Bonds, 1949-1951
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Ohio. Trio of Specimen Bonds. 1) $1,000 Specimen 1 3/4% Fire House Improvement Bond, Black print on Orange border and under tint, 2) $1,000 Specimen 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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City of Cincinnati, 1963 Specimen Bond976 - City of Cincinnati, 1963 Specimen Bond
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Ohio. $5,000 Specimen 3 1/4% Southern Railway Bond. Black print on green border and under tint, Large fountain at top, Specimen overprints and POC&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 230.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Borough of Gettysburg, 1886 Issued and Cancelled Bond977 - Borough of Gettysburg, 1886 Issued and Cancelled Bond
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Pennsylvania, Adams County. $500 Issued and Cancelled 4% Consolidated Loan Coupon Bond, Black print with ornate black border and orange under tint, Se
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 130.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Pair of Issued and Cancelled Bonds, 1861-1870978 - Pair of Issued and Cancelled Bonds, 1861-1870
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Pennsylvania. 1) Loan of the City of Philadelphia, 1861 $100 Issued and Cancelled 6% Loan. Black print on black border, Multiple vignettes at each sid
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 65.00 - 110.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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City of Charleston, 1898 Specimen Bond979 - City of Charleston, 1898 Specimen Bond
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South Carolina. $500 Specimen 4 1/2% Coupon Bond, Allegorical figures at top flanking company title, Black print on black border, Specimen overprints
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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State of South Carolina, 1887 Specimen Bond980 - State of South Carolina, 1887 Specimen Bond
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South Carolina. $1,000 Specimen 4 1/2% Redemption of Deficiency Coupon Bond, Cotton plant at top, Black print on green border and under tint, Specimen
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
 
 
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