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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Banco de Nuevo Leon, S.A., 1928 Specimen Share-Bond.341 - Banco de Nuevo Leon, S.A., 1928 Specimen Share-Bond.
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Mexico. $1000 Pesos= 10 Shares, Specimen Bond in a vertical format with all coupons attached. Vignette of Mexican seal top center. Specimen overprints
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Banco De Queretaro, 1907 Specimen Bond.342 - Banco De Queretaro, 1907 Specimen Bond.
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Queretaro, Mexico. 1907. Specimen bond. Red border and undertint. Vignette Arms of Mexico on right, Arms of Queretaro on left and train under viaduct
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Banco de Tamaulipas, 1905 Specimen Stock Certificate.343 - Banco de Tamaulipas, 1905 Specimen Stock Certificate.
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Mexico. $100 Pesos=10 Shares, Specimen Bond. Black with blue border and under print. Vignette of Mercury in robe with Galleon sailing in the distance
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Start Price : 95.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Banco De Tamaulipas, 1905 Specimen Stock-bond.344 - Banco De Tamaulipas, 1905 Specimen Stock-bond.
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Tampico, Mexico. 100 Pesos. Specimen bond. Red border, undertint and vignette. Impressive vignette of allegorical Mercury standing on a dock with fort
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Start Price : 95.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Banco Espanol Refaccionario 1912, Specimen Stock-Bond.345 - Banco Espanol Refaccionario 1912, Specimen Stock-Bond.
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Mexico. 100 Pesos, Specimen bond. Allegorical vignette of woman and 2 men. Coupons attached. VF condition. ABNC.
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Estimate : 180.00 - 280.00
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Banco Internacional e Hipotecario De Mexico Specimen bond.346 - Banco Internacional e Hipotecario De Mexico Specimen bond.
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Mexico, ND (ca.1906). 100 Pesos. Black border and orange undertint. Vignette of seated justice with arms of Mexico under ornate title. Coupons attac
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Bonos del Municipio de H. del Parral Specimen Bond.347 - Bonos del Municipio de H. del Parral Specimen Bond.
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Mexico, 1908, 1000 Pesos, Specimen Bond, Black on red border and underprint, Notable figure portrait on upper left and mining vignette on upper right,
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Start Price : 110.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Republica Mexicana, 1885 Specimen Bond348 - Republica Mexicana, 1885 Specimen Bond
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Mexico. $750 Specimen 3% Deuda Consolidada, Black print on large ornate blue border and under tint, Multiple images on certificate, including Mexico...
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Start Price : 230.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Republica Mexicana, Bono Del Tesoro, 1913 Series "A" Specimen Bond.349 - Republica Mexicana, Bono Del Tesoro, 1913 Series "A" Specimen Bond.
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Mexico, 8th June 1913, 20 Pounds - 195 Pesos - 505 Francs, Specimen Bond, "Gobierno Federal De Los Estados Unidos Mexicanos", 6%, 10 Year...
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Start Price : 230.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Panama Power & Light Co. 1917 Specimen Bond.350 - Panama Power & Light Co. 1917 Specimen Bond.
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Panama, 1917, $1000, Gold Debenture Bond American 6% Series, Specimen Bond, Black on green border and underprint, Standing allegorical woman on top ce
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Start Price : 160.00 | Estimate : 230.00 - 350.00
 
 
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