JAPAN
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1005
Imperial Japanese 1913 Luncheon Invitation to American
Ambassador and Wife by Emperor.
January 11, 1913, Invitation
with embossed chrysanthemum on top and black borders, printed
in Japanese with typed translation included. Sent by Count Chiaki
Watanabe, minister of the Imperial Household, due to the illness of
the emperor, the lunch was postponed untio February 1st, XF con-
dition. .........................................................................
HK $2000-3000
JAPAN - ALLIED MILITARY
1006
Allied Military Currency, WW II, ND (1945) Issue Sequential
Pair.
Lot of 2 notes, both $20, P-73, Issued notes, “B” in Underprint,
Sequential serial numbers A05623776A and A05623777A, both PMG
graded, the first Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ and the second
Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Attractive notes and high grade for
issue. The PMG census shows 16 notes graded, with 4 graded Gem
Unc. 66 and 2 Graded Superb Gem Unc. 67, none higher. It will be
difficult if not impossible to find a more exceptional pair.
HK $2000-4000
JAPAN
1007
Bank of Japan, 1945 ND Issue.
200
Yen, P-44a, Issued banknote,
Black on gray and green underprint, S/N 455922, Block 30, Appears
VF to Choice VF but there are two small areas of tape reinforcement
on the back, on the lower left corner and the top middle margin,
attractive for issue.......................................................
HK $2000-3000
1008
Bank of Japan, 1931 ND Issue.
20
Yen, P-41a, Issued banknote,
Black on green underprint, S/N 459423, Block 23, Appears VF but
there is a small burn hole to the left of the portrait, still a scarce
note, attractive for issue..............................................
HK $1000-2000
1005
1006
1007
1008
1009
Japanese Military Currency, 1904 Russo-Japanese War Issue.
Pair.
Lot of 2 notes, Includes 10 Sen, P-M1b and 50 Sen, P-M3b,
both without Serial numbers on top of back, both grade between
Choice VF and XF. Attractive pair with bright colors and sharp cor-
ners. ...........................................................................
HK $2000-3000
1010
Great Japanese Government, Ministry of Finance, 1872 Issue.
1
Yen, P-4, Issued banknote, cockerels on top with facing dragons in
middle, back blue with red seal in middle, XF condition, Scarce and
attractive note in high grade. ......................................
HK $2000-3000
JAPAN - MILITARY CURRENCY
1011
Southwest Battle (CA. 1877) Military Note.
1877.
$1. P-Unlisted.
Extremely rare military note. Fine to VF condition. .....
HK $4000-8000
1009
1010
1011
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