Archives International Auctions Sale 50 The Milestone Auction U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, Autographs and Security Printing Ephemera

Archives International Auctions - Sale 50 66 December 3-4,2018 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 407 407 Farmers Bank ofChina, ND (1940 -OldDate 1929) Issue Banknote. Hankow, China. 5 Yuan, P-467a S/M#C290-63b, Issued, Overprint on China P-S2105, S/N V784973A, Green on m/c with Pagoda in middle, back orange-yellow, S/N V817655, Choice Fine to VF condition. Rare note in any condition. ABNC. Only 2 previous notes graded in the PMG census, this note possibly the finest graded example. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-800 408 408 Farmers Bank of China, 1940Third Provisional Issue. China. ND (1940 - old Date 1937), Overprinted on Szechuan Provincial Bank 1937 Issue, 10 Yuan, P-471 S/M#C290-67, purple on m/c, overprinted on P-S2824, VF with toned paper, but very attractive with large even margin and relatively sharp corners for grade. Seldom seen at auction.������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $500-1000 409 409 Farmers Bank of China, 1943 High Grade BanknoteTrio. China. 1943, Lot of 3 notes, all with similar design of agricultural scene in different colors, Includes 10 Yuan, P-480B S/M#C290-98, Purple, blank back, Uncirculated to CU; 50 Yuan, P-481, S/M#C290-100, Red, back blue, Choice AU to Uncirculated with slight toning on corner tip; and, 100 Yuan, P-482, S/M#C290-101, Brown, back olive green, Choice AU to Uncirculated. First time we have offered the 50 and 100 Yuan notes. If graded, the 100 Yuan would be the finest known out of the 1 note graded and the 50 yuan note very possibly the finest graded out of 4 notes listed in the PMG census. ������������������� Est. $750-1500 410 410 Bank of Territorial Development, 1915 Issue 5 Dollars, Urga Issue Banknote. China, 1915, $5, Urga Branch, P-574r, S/M#C165-21, Remainder banknote with no signatures, S/N06699*, Russian text on one side, Chinese on the other, Black and brown on red-pink underprint, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 with note of minor stain on the top margin. An example in similar condition sold for over $5000 in our December 2017 sale. Extremely attractive note and possibly one of the finest known. Printer: CMN.��������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $2000-3000 CHINA - PEOPLES REPUBLIC 411 411 Peoples Bank of China, 1948 1 Yuan Issue Banknote. China, 1948, 1 Yuan, P-800a, (S/M#C282-1), Block 123, Issued banknote, Blue on light red underprint, 2 workers at left, back brown, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, Large margins and bright colors enhance this lovely note. Scarce note in high grade. ���������������������� Est. $600-1200 CHINA - REPUBLIC 412 412 Peoples Bank of China, 1949 1 Yuan Issue Banknote. China. 1949, 1 Yuan, P-812a, S/M#C282-20, Issued banknote, Brown on light green underprint, truck and factories at left, back dark brown, Roman Numeral Block 1-2-3, S/N 02411419, PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, attractive note for issue that will be difficult to improve upon.��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $450-900 413 413 Peoples Bank of China, 1949 10Yuan Issue Banknote. China, 1949, 10 Yuan, P-815b (S/M#C282-25), Block 6 8 10 (5-10-2), S/N 344850, Issued banknote, red and black, PMG graded About Uncirculated 53. Attractive with large margins and light toning with watermarked paper. ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $350-500