Archives International Auctions Sale 54 U.S., Chinese & Worldwide Banknotes, Scripophily, and Security Printing Ephemera July 24, 2019

Archives International Auctions - Sale 54 Archives International Auctions www.arcchivesinternational.com 15 July 24,2019 39 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. $450-750 39 40 Bank of China. 1918. Issued Banknotes. China. 1918. $1. P-51l (S/M #C294-100k). Issued banknote, Blue-black on m/c with –Temple of Heaven” in middle, back is Blue-black. S/N 007873. Fine to Choice Fine condition with great paper quality, minimal margin issues and 2 very small pin holes in middle of note, otherwise very attractive for grade. Rare and desirable note in any condition with only one previous note having been graded in the PMG census and this is in better condition. ABNC. Est. $130-200 40 41 Bank of China, 1925 Issue Banknote. Shanghai, China. 10 Cents, P-63, S/M#C294-151, issued banknote, Brown on toned paper, back blue, S/N B709646, PMG graded Very Fine 25, W&S. Est. $50-100 41 42 Bank of China. 1925. Issued Banknote. Shanghai, China. Issued 10 Cents, 1925, P-63, S/M#C294-151, pagoda by house at water’s edge. VF. W&S. Est. $75-120 42 43 Bank of China, 1942 Issue Banknote. China, 500 Yuan, P-99, issued banknote, Dark olive green on m/c, SYS at left, back dark olive green, Pagoda at right, S/N A892337; PCGS graded Very Fine 30 with comment of light stains and someone had written “Souvenir” on the top middle of the face. Attractive note for grade. ABNC. Est. $230-350 43 44 Bank of Communications, 1927 “Tientsin” Branch Issue Banknote Trio. China. Lot includes 1 Yuan, 1927, P-145C; 5 Yuan, 1927, P-146D; and 10 Yuan, 1927, P-147Ca. All with Tientsin overprint on back. Generally Fine condition. ABNC. Est. $140-300 44 45 Bank of Communications, 1927 “Tientsin” Branch Issue Banknote. China, 1 Yuan, P-145C S/M#C126-200, Issued banknote, Green on m/c, Choice Fine to VF condition. ABNC. Est. $35-60 45 46 Bank of Communications. 1927. Quartet of Rare Branch Issue Notes. China. Lot of 4 notes, Includes 1 Yuan, 1927, Chefoo/Shantung overprint, P-145Bb; 1 Yuan, 1927, Tsinan/Shantung overprint, P-145Be; 1 Yuan, 1927, Tsingtau/Shantung overprint, P-145Bf; and 1 Yuan, 1927, Weihaiwei/Shantung overprint, P-146Cg. VG-Fine. ABNC. Est. $130-200 46