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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 53 6 June 20,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 40 40 Bank of China, 1912 “Mukden” Branch Issue With Additional Chinese Text bottom of Face. Mukden, China, 1912, $1, P-25m, S/M#C294- 30m (Possibly Unlisted with small Chinese overprint on bottom face margin), Black on green border and underprint, Emperor Huang-ti on left, hillside village right, back green with waterfront park center, S/N H188366A, VG condition with edge faults, small edge tears and wear typical for the grade. ABNC.���������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-600 41 41 Bank of China, 1912 “Peking” Branch Issue Rarity. Peking, China, 1912, $1, P-25w, S/M#C294-30w, Issued banknote, Dark green on m/c, train with hillside village, Emperor Huang-ti on left, back green, back overprinted on bottom, “One Dollar - Peking”, S/N B013838, WBG graded Choice Very Fine 35, Bright colors, large margins, sharp corners and fresh appearance enhance this rare note, usual Chinese notation on back. This is one of the highest graded examples ever offered in auction. Extremely rare branch variety. ABNC. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Est. $1800-3600 42 42 Bank of China, 1917 “Harbin” Branch Issued Banknote. Harbin, China. 1917, 10 Cents = 1 Chiao, P-43b, S/M#C294-72b, Orange with black overprints and seals, back orange, S/N 622230, PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ. Rare and desirable banknote especially in high grade. ������������������������������������������������������� Est. $600-1200 43 43 Bank of China, 1918 “Shansi” Branch IssueUndertint Proof Rarity. Shansi, China. 1 Yuan, P-51n (S/M#C294-100m), Production proof of the undertint and guilloches printed on india paper in olive-green, blue and shades of brown, with imprint on top “Bank of China Shansi, China 1 Yuan F 6604” and guidelines on sides, VF condition with water staining on border and small thins, This undertint proof is from one of the rarest Branch varieties from this bank. ABNC.������������������������������������� Est. $200-400 44 44 Bank of China, 1918, 10 Yuan, “Hankow” Branch Issue Face & Back Proofs, The Back a Color Trial. Hankow, China. 1918, 10 Yuan, P-53g S/M#C294-102e Unlisted face and back proofs, printed on india paper on large card, Uncirculated with light toning on large excess margin away from design. ABNC. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $450-900 45 45 Bank of China, 1918 “Kiangsi” & “Shantung” Branch Issue Undertint Proof Pair. China. Lot of 2 proofs, Include Kiangsi, 10 Yuan, P-53n (S/M#C294-102n) and, Shantung, 10 Yuan, P-53i (S/M#C294-102h), both grade XF-AU with light water staining, Production proofs of the undertints and guilloches printed on india paper in various shades of blue and brown, with imprints on top of each and guidelines on sides. ABNC. both extremely rare if not unique in this format.������ Est. $325-650 46 46 Bank of China, 1918 “Shanghai” Branch Issue Undertint Proof Rarity. Shanghai, China. 10 Yuan, P-53m (S/M#C294-102k), Production proof of the undertint and guilloches printed on india paper in blue, orange and green, with imprint on top “Bank of China 10 Yuan Shanghai Face Tint for Litho -C-14860” and guidelines on sides, AU condition with mounting remnants on back right margin where previously mounted, This undertint proof is from one of the scarcest Branch varieties of this issue that is missing from most collections in any format or condition. ABNC.������������ Est. $300-500