Sale #46 - December 14th, 2017 - U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins & Security

Auction Details

On behalf of the entire Archives International Auctions team, I would like to personally welcome you to our 46th auction we have held over the last ten years. We are excited to offer over 500 lots of rare and desirable U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins, and Scripophily in our last auction of 2017.

Included in the sale are consignments from numerous estates and longtime collections with many items having never been offered at auction previously. Included in the sale is a desirable selection of U.S., Chinese and Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Coins, and Security Printing Ephemera.

The highlights include a Ming Dynasty Circulating Note, ca.1369-99, The Earliest Piece of
Paper Currency Known and available to collectors; a unique Jeffries Bank Note Company sample book, ca.1930-1960’s with hundreds of proof vignettes, design elements, traveler’s checks and assorted security printed material; a pair of Virginia Central Railroad slave documents from the 1860’s right before the end of the Civil War; another group of California and State Fractional Gold, some in very high grade; and a desirable Fractional Currency Shield in exceptional condition with minimal water staining and a majority of the notes in excellent condition as well as an uncut sheet of First Issue 50 cents fractional notes.

Chinese and Worldwide Scripophily is highlighted with the first offering from the Baltimore Collection of hundreds of rare B&O Railroad stocks, bonds and related documents acquired over 30 years ago before the sale of the B&O Archives including many rare issues from Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky; State and City bonds include a desirable selection of Louisiana and Ohio bonds as well as railroads and mining. An exceptional collection of 6 different varieties of Apple, Inc. Specimen and issued stock certificates are offered; and hundreds of other stocks, bonds, and related items to be auctioned.

The U.S. banknote section features a First National Bank of Stafford Springs, Connecticut 1902, $10 PB, Fr#626, Ch#3914 that is PMG graded Very Fine 30 and is sure to attract attention. Numerous additional lots consisting of U.S. Colonial, Confederate, Obsolete, Small, and Large type, fractional and depression scrip are also offered.

We are now working on our Winter and Spring 2018 auctions and are seeking consignments for our upcoming sales, so 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. We wish you a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year

Best of luck, Bob Schwartz
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The auction will take place on December 14th, 2017 at AIA's office located at 1580 Lemoine Ave., Suite #7, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 beginning at 10:30 AM.
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American Bank Note Co, Watermark and Security Device Test note (1990's-Old date 1929).101 - American Bank Note Co, Watermark and Security Device Test note (1990's-Old date 1929).
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Estonia and New York. 10 Denomination ABN "Specimen Note" with "Castle (Fortress) Watermark" and Security thread with micro-prin...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
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State Bank of Ethiopia, ND (1945) Issue Specimen.102 - State Bank of Ethiopia, ND (1945) Issue Specimen.
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Ethiopia, ND (1945), $100, P-16s2, Specimen banknote, Black on green and m/c, Building on face, back with arms, S/N "AA00000", Specimen ov...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Banque De France, 1941 Issue Banknote.103 - Banque De France, 1941 Issue Banknote.
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France. 1941, 100 Francs, P-94, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Scarce this nice.
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Banque De France, 1962-64 Banknote Issue Pair.104 - Banque De France, 1962-64 Banknote Issue Pair.
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France. Lot of 2 notes, Includes 5 Nouveaux Francs, P-141, VF and 10 Nouveaux Francs, P-142, VF to Choice VF. Attractive pair of notes.
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
 
 
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American Express Co. Travelers Cheque, 1978 Large Die Proof By ABNC.105 - American Express Co. Travelers Cheque, 1978 Large Die Proof By ABNC.
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Great Britain. £5 Sterling. Intaglio face proof on india paper mounted to 9 x 6 inch card. Pencil notations in lower right: "1 last proof&...
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Estimate : 110.00 - 160.00
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Banque Nationale De Grece, 1917 Issue Banknote.106 - Banque Nationale De Grece, 1917 Issue Banknote.
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Greece, 1917, 100 Drachmai, P-55, Issued banknote, PMG graded Very Fine 25 with note of ink graffiti on back. ABNC.
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Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to P*********9 for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Banque Nationale De Grece, 1918 Specimen Banknote.107 - Banque Nationale De Grece, 1918 Specimen Banknote.
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Greece, 1918. 25 Drachmai, P-65s, Specimen banknote, black on blue under print, seated allegorical figure in middle flanked by Arms of Greece on right
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to P*********9 for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Banque Nationale De Grece Proof Vignette Trio Used on ABN Printed Greek Banknotes.108 - Banque Nationale De Grece Proof Vignette Trio Used on ABN Printed Greek Banknotes.
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Greece, ND (ca. 1920-30), Lot of 3 cut down Large Die Proofs printed on india paper without card, Printed in black, Includes cameo portrait of helmete
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Estimate : 250.00 - 375.00
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Bank of Greece 1928 to 1955 Issue Banknote Pair.109 - Bank of Greece 1928 to 1955 Issue Banknote Pair.
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Greece, Lot of 2 notes, Includes 1932, 5000 Drachmai, P-103a, AU to Uncirculated; and 1955 10 Drachmai, P-189b, XF-AU. Attractive pair of notes.
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 90.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Greek Government, 1933 Refugee Loan of 1924 Specimen Scrip Note.110 - Greek Government, 1933 Refugee Loan of 1924 Specimen Scrip Note.
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Athens, Greece. March 28, 1933. $10.50 Specimen Scrip Certificate, Black text with brown border and allegorical woman at left, Specimen overprints, PO
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to P*********9 for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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