Archives International Auctions Sale 53 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera June 20, 2019

Archives International Auctions - Sale 53 19 June 20,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 136 136 Shantung Provincial Treasury, 1926 Issued Banknote Rarity. Shantung, China. 1926, 5 Yuan, P-S2719 S/M#S43-11, Issued banknote, blue vignette and border on light green underprint, House at left, Gardening at right, back green with large red overprint, Choice AU to Uncirculated. Rare note in any condition and first time offered by us. SOPO������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Est. $300-600 137 137 Shantung Min Sheng Bank, 1940 Series. Shantung, China, 1940, 50 Cents, P-S2740, (S/M #S45-28), issued banknote, black with gateway at center, AU to Uncirculated condition, seldom seen in high grade and unpriced over XF. ���������� Est. $130-260 138 138 Provincial Bank of Shantung, 1925 “Tsinan” Branch Issue Banknote With Large Red Overprint On Face Tsinan, China, 10 Yuan, P-S2759, S/M#S46-25, Issued banknote, Red on face and back, VF condition, S/N A 569668, Large red Cancel overprint on face on central vignette that deserves further research. Graffiti on back, Large margins. Attractive and scarce note. ABNC������� Est. $200-400 139 139 TihuaOfficial Currency Bureau, 1923Cloth Banknote Pair. China, Lot of 2 cloth notes, both are 40 Cash, P-S2833A S/M#T116-0.2, cloth note, Both in Fine to Choice Fine condition, one with darker toning. Scarce cloth notes.���������������������� Est. $130-200 140 140 Provincial Bank of the Three Eastern Provinces, 1929 Issue Specimen. Three Eastern Provinces, China. November 1929. 1 Yuan, P-S2962s1, (S/M #T214-190c). Specimen banknote, black and m/c face with pavilion in center and black back. Red specimen overprint, “00000” serial numbers and POC’s. Choice to Gem Uncirculated and possibly better. ABNC. Scarce note in exceptional grade. ��������� Est. $400-600 141 141 Provincial Bank of the Three Eastern Provinces, 1929 Tientsin Issue Specimen. Three Eastern Provinces, China. November 1929. 5 Yuan, P-S2963s1, (S/M #T214-191c). Specimen banknote, brown and m/c face with pavilion by pool in center and brown back. Red specimen overprint, “00000” serial numbers and POC’s. Choice to Gem Uncirculated. ABNC. Scarce note in exceptional grade. � Est. $500-800 142 142 Provincial Bank of the Three Eastern Provinces, 1929 Tientsin Issue Specimen. Three Eastern Provinces, China. November 1929. 10 Yuan, P-S2964s1, (S/M #T214-192c). Specimen banknote, Green and m/c face with pavilion by pool in center and green back. Red specimen overprint, “00000” serial numbers and POC’s. Choice to Gem Uncirculated and possibly better with large even margin, sharp corner and bright colors. ABNC. Scarce note in exceptional grade.�������������������� Est. $650-1000 143 143 Bank of Kuantung, 1948 BanknoteTrio. China. 1948, Lot of 3 issued notes, all backs with ocean liners at center, Includes 5 Yuan, P-S3446 S/M#K20-2, green and gray, mountain lake at center, back green, VF; 10 Yuan, P-S3447 S/M#20-3, red border on light blue undertint, brown mountain lake at center, back red, Choice VF to XF; and, 100 Yuan, P-S3449 S/M#K20-5, black on pale blue underprint, back black, Crisp Choice VF to XF. Rare and attractive banknote trio. ������������������������������������������������������� Est. $500-1000