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 21 July 24,2019 87 WanYu Private Bank 3 Diao banknote Beijing, China. Ca.1800 to early 1890’s, Private banknote issued by Wan Yu Bank in Beijing, Qing Dynasty. The denomination is possibly 3 Diao (strings of cash coins). 清代北京東四牌樓七條 胡同萬裕錢鋪發行之錢莊票，憑帖取九三銅圓三吊。 Est. $85-170 87 88 Chinese Towers, Large Die Proofs, ca. 1920-30 Possibly Used on Banknotes. China, Lot of 2 Proof printed by ABNC, Both are printed on india paper on large card, one has imprint and plate number. Further research required. Both are engraved and printed by ABNC. Uncirculated with toning spots on card, Rare. Est. $150-300 88 China - Production Material 89 Hillside Pagodas, Large Die Proofs, ca. 1920-30 Possibly Used on Banknotes. China, Lot of 2 Proof printed by ABNC, Both are printed on india paper on large card, neither has imprint or identification. Further research required. Both are engraved and printed by ABNC. Uncirculated with toning spots on card, Rare. Est. $150-300 89 90 Bank of China, Hong Kong 1941 Certificate of Deposit Receipt & 3 Chinese Government Bond Receipts. China & Hong Kong. Lot of 4 items. Includes: 1) Hong Kong. Oct. 20, 1941, CD Receipt for $21,647.22 in Chinese National Currency, bank logo in left end panel, light brown, VF, small staple holes; 2-4) Bank of China, New York Agency 1941-42, receipts on blue paper, payable to the “Chinese National War Relief Fund Society” for purchase of $10.00 face value of Chinese Government 5% Reconstruction Gold Bonds of the 29th year of the Republic. VF with small faults. Paid to the Bank of China, New York Agency. Est. $120-200 90 China - Republic 91 Chinese Imperial Government Kaiserlich Chinesische Staatsanlei- hi, 1898 Issued Bond China. £50 Pounds Issued 4 1/2% Gold Bond, Black print on ornate orange border and purple under tint, Printed in English and German, Fine-VF condition with damage to margins. Est. $75-150 91 China - Empire Scripophily - Foreign 92 Chinese Imperial Government Kaiserlich Chinesische Staatsanlei- hi, 1898 Issued Bond China. £100 Pounds Issued 4 1/2% Gold Bond, Black print on ornate brown border and red/ orange under tint, Printed in English and German, Fine-VF condition with damage to margins. Est. $75-150 92 93 Chinese Imperial Government Anglo-German Kaiserlich Chinesis- che Staatsanleihi, 1898 Issued Bond China. £100 Pounds Issued 4 1/2% Gold Bond, Black print on ornate brown border and red/ orange under tint, Printed in English and German, Fine-VF condition with damage to margins. Est. $75-150 93 94 Chinese Imperial Railway Gold Loan, Shanghai-Nanking Railway, 1904 Issued BondTrio China. Lot of 3 bonds, All are £100 5% Issued bond. Rose borders and underprint. Coupons attached. Fine with crumpled edges and pencil markings in the margins. 3 pieces. Est. $120-180 94