Archives International Auctions - Hong Kong
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12 April, 2014
Archives International Auctions
U.S.
1563
1563 United States Note, $100, Red Seal, Fr.#1550s (HG Block)
Ladder Specimen Banknote.
Washington, D.C., $100, Specimen
banknote, S/N H12345678G, Red specimen overprints, Grenaham
- Fowler signatures (The holder is mistaken with Elston | Kenne-
dy listed instead), PMG graded Uncirculated 62 NET with note of
thinning but it appears more likely to be tape residue from pre-
vious mounting on the left middle part of the note, to the left of
Franklin’s portrait. Rare note in any form and especially as a red
seal specimen. BEP. This is the only graded example in the PMG
census. �������������������������������������������������������������������
HK $31000-62100
Worldwide
1564
1564 Worldwide Banknote Assortment.
Lot of 18 notes, includes $39
face value Canadian, French Polynesia 500 Fr. And various other
notes. Mixed condition. �������������������������������������������������
HK $400-800
China - Miscellaneous
1565
1565 Consulate of the United States of America at Amoy, China
Letter, ca. 1891.
Amoy, China, 1891, Official U.S. Government
letterhead “Consulate General of the United States of Ameri-
ca at Amoy, China on top in black, Hand written 3 page letter
written from one good old boy diplomatic colleague to an-
other discussing old songs such as Billy Lex’s Rosalie, the writ-
er mentions a friend Billie Nye and discusses non political is-
sues such as a fresh crop of tea and mentions sending some to
his friends in the U.S. as well as what social events were going
on. VF condition. Rare early U.S. - Chinese politically related
correspondence. ��������������������������������������������������������
HK $1900-3900
Coins & Medals
Asia
1566
1566 Silver Trade Dollar Candy Dish, ca. 1911.
British Silver Trade
Dollar, 85mm, 68.4gms, the inner part of the dish focuses on
Standing Britannia, the back has the reverse of the coin and 3
Hallmark punches, one in Chinese and two with Latin alphabet
letters. Very attractive. �����������������������������������������������
HK $3100-6200
CHINA
1567
1567 Chinese Republic “Fat Man” Silver Candy Dish.
China, ND
(1914), KM-Y329, 93mm, 78.3 gms, Yuan Shihkai in center facing
left, back with reverse of coin with 3 Hallmarks on the back, At-
tractive and rare. ��������������������������������������������������������
HK $3100-6200
