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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 50 8 December 3-4,2018 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Russia - Imperial 39 39 State Debt Commission, 1902, Specimen Bond Rarity. Imperial Russian Government, 1902, specimen 200 Ruble 4% bond, large format bifold with coupons attached, series 2 serial 00000, overprinted “ ОБРАЗЕЦЪ” in red (Russian for specimen), double headed eagle at top center of ornate frame, green and m/c, text in Russian, French, and German. Choice Very Fine.�� Est. $500-1000 40 40 State Debt Commission, 1915, Specimen Bond Imperial Russia, 1915, specimen 5000 Ruble 5% internal government bond, large format bifold with coupons attached, serial 000000, overprinted “ОБРАЗЕЦЪ” in red (Russian for specimen), allegorical mother Russia holding sword and shield with double headed eagle at top center of ornate frame, pale green, text in Russian and French. Extra Fine. Rare Russian bond specimen. �� Est. $450-900 Russia 41 41 Imperial Russian Government, 1917 Specimen 4% Savings bond. Russia. Issued 4% government savings bond, POC and overprinted MAKULERAS (specimen). Choice VF. ABNC. Rare Russian Specimen bond. (John E. Herzog Collection)�� Est. $400-600 Siam (Thailand) 42 42 Royal Siamese Government, 1924, £500 6% Sterling Loan. London, England. Issued and Cancelled bond, Black on purple and light yellow, coupons attached, locomotive and man in boat flank Siamese Arms, Red Strips and Cancelled overprints with POC’s on the bottom. Red English imprinted revenue on top left, VF condition. Extremely rare and attractive bond. Waterlow & Sons, Ltd. �� Est. $400-800