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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 53 7 June 20,2019 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 47 47 Bank of Communications, 1914 “Chefoo” Branch Issue Banknote. China. 1914, 1 Yuan, P-116c, S/M#C126-61, Issued banknote, brown on m/c, train on face, back brown, S/N 231341, VG condition with repairs and edge faults, a small piece on the upper left corner is reinforced with archival tape, rare note in any condition. ABNC. Only 2 previous notes are listed in the PMG census.�� Est. $250-500 48 48 Bank of Communications, 1927 Discovery “Tsingtau” Branch Rarity. Tsingtau, China. 1927, 20 cents, P-143Aa, S/M#C126-181b, Blue face with steamship on left and locomotive on right, back orange-yellow with black English signatures, the blue color variety is unlisted in a 20 cent denomination, only as a 10 cent note. Evidently it was given a new catalog number by PMG but they made a mistake with the Smith Matravers catalog number. PMG graded Very Good 10 with no edge faults, just toning, still the note has bright colors and will enhance any advanced collection. This is the only graded note in the PMG census and is extremely rare if not unique. W&S.�� Est. $500-1000 49 49 Bank of Communications, 1941 Issue 25 Yuan “Zeppelin” Proof Vignette Pair. China, 1941, Lot of 2 Large Die Proof vignettes of “Power Transportation” used on Bank of Communications, 1941 Issue 25 Yuan banknote, P-160, Printed on india paper that is unmounted, Image of Zeppelin, plane, ship, train, Power Lines and DC generator, “Power Transmission” vignette used on 25 Yuan, P-160 banknote face. Black on india paper that is unmounted. 4.5 x 3.5 inches, Rare vignette, One of the vignettes was reduced to the size used on the banknote. Uncirculated to Choice Uncirculated condition, ABNC. (2) �� Est. $350-500 50 50 Bank of Communications, 1941 Issue Banknote. China. 1941 500 Yuan, P-163a, S/M#C126-263, Issued banknote, blue on m/c, Ship at dockside at center, back blue, S/N 645212 (No prefix on serial numbers), VF to Choice VF condition with some light toning, ABNC. �� Est. $300-600 51 51 Bank of Communications, 1941 Issue Banknote. China. 1941 500 Yuan, P-163a, S/M#C126-263, Issued banknote, blue on m/c, Ship at dockside at center, back blue, S/N A136020 (Prefix “A” with serial numbers), VF to Choice VF condition but there is a small area of paper thinning on the corners where the paper was thinned on the upper and lower corner tips, ABNC. �� Est. $300-600 52 52 Central Bank of China 1926 “Military Issue” Banknote. China, 5 Yuan, P-186a, Issued note, Gray-green with Temple top center, back gray-green with large red seal, S/N B034934, Choice Fine to VF condition, Scarce note. This is the fifth example found on Track and Price since 2011. �� Est. $400-800 53 53 Central Bank of China, ND (1928) “Coin Note” Issue Banknote China, 50 Coppers overprinted in red 2 Chiao = 5 fen (25 Cents), P-169b issued banknote, Pagoda at right, back red border with light orange undertint, Choice AU with one light vertical fold with one small spot on the top margin keep this note from CU condition. Large margins and sharp corners enhance this lovely note. Rarely seen this nice. CHB. �� Est. $120-200 54 54 Central Bank of China, 1936 “Waterlow” & “TDLR” Banknote Assortment. China.....1936, Lot of 80 Issued Banknotes, Includes 1 Yuan, Waterlow Issue, Orange, SYS at left, 28 copies, AU to CU condition; 5 Yuan, P-217, Waterlow Issue, Green, SYS at left, 15 copies, VF to Uncirculated; and 5 Yuan, TDLR Issue, Green, SYS at left, 38 pieces, Choice XF to Uncirculated. Total of 80+ pieces, please inspect, “Sold As is”, no returns accepted. �� Est. $140-250